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In Anglo-Norman law. Were or wereglld; the price of the head or person, (capitis pretium.) … [Read more...] about CHEFE

property. The act of acquiring possession of animals ferae naturae by force, cunning or address. The hunter acquires a right to such animals by occupancy, and they become his property. 4 Toull. n. 7. No man has a right to enter on the lands of another for the purpose of hunting, without his consent. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The liberty or franchise of … [Read more...] about CHASE

In old French law. The privilege or prerogative of the eldest A provincial term derived from chemier, (q. v.) Guyot, Inst … [Read more...] about CHEMERAGE

The expenses which have been incurred, or disbursements made, in connection with a contract, suit, or business transaction. Spoken of an action, it is said that the term includes more than what falls under the technical description of "costs." … [Read more...] about CHARGES

An old English law. A charter or deed; an instrument written and sealed; the formal evidence of conveyances and contracts. Also any signal or token by which an estate was held. The term came to be applied, by way of eminence, to such documents as proceeded from the sovereign, granting liberties or privileges, and either where the recipient of the grant was the whole nation, as … [Read more...] about CHARTA