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CROPPER

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One who, having no Interest in the laud, works it in consideration of receiving a portion of the crop for his labor. Fry v. Jones, 2 Rawle (Pa.) 11; Wood v. Garrison (Ky.) 62 S. W. 728; Steel v. Frick, 56 Pa. 172. The difference between a tenant and a cropper is: A tenant has an estate in the land for the term. and. consequently, he has a right of property in the crops. Until … [Read more...] about CROPPER

CROSS

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A mark made by persons who are unable to write, to stand Instead of a signature; usually made in the form of a Maltese cross. As an adjective, the word is applied to various demands and proceedings which are connected in subject matter, but opposite or contradictory in purpose or object Cross-action. An action brought by one who is defendant in a suit against the party who is … [Read more...] about CROSS

CRIMINATE

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To accuse of a crime; to admit having committed a crime or misdemeanor. 2. It is a rule, that a witness cannot be compelled to answer any question which has a tendency to expose him to a penalty, or to any kind of punishment, or to a criminal charge. 3. An accomplice, admitted to give evidence against his associates in guilt, is bound to make a full and fair confession of the … [Read more...] about CRIMINATE

CROSS ACTION

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An action by a defendant in an action, against the plaintiff in the same action, upon the same contract, or for the same tort; as, if Peter bring an action of trespass against Paul, and Paul bring another action of trespass against Peter, the subject of the dispute being an assault and battery, it is evident that Paul could not set off the assault committed upon him by Peter, … [Read more...] about CROSS ACTION