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Cloth made In the northern parts of England, of a coarse kind, mentioned in 7 Jac. I. c. 16. Jacob. … [Read more...] about CARPEMEALS

In French marine law. A chart. … [Read more...] about CARTE

Usually referring to another name for lawsuit such as a court case or small claims court case. This term may also refer to a written decision by a judge (or panel of judges which usually occurs in appellate court.) Cases may be cited by name, for example, White v. Case. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition 1. A general term for an action, cause, suit, or controversy, … [Read more...] about CASE

In practice. That part of a legal instrument, as a commission, indictment, etc., which shows where, when, and by what authority it is taken, found, or executed. State v. Sutton, 5 N. C. 281; U. S. v. Beebe, 2 Dak. 292, 11 N. W. 505; State t. Jones, 9 N. J. Law, 365, 17 Am. Dec. 483. When used with reference to an indictment, caption signifies the style or preamble or … [Read more...] about CAPTION

Gaol dues; prison fees. … [Read more...] about CARCELAGE