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Lat. By the head. Tenure in capite was an ancient feudal tenure, whereby a man held lands of the king immediately. It was of two sorts,the one, principal and general, or of the king as the source of all tenure; the other, special and subaltern, or of a particular subject. It is now abolished. Jacob. As to distribution per capita, see Capita. … [Read more...] about CAPITE

The punishment for a capital crime or offense which is death. This is the most severe of all sentences and is usually only made by a jury. … [Read more...] about CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

In the civil law. One who had suffered capitis diminutio, one who lost status or legal attributes. See Dig. 4, 5. … [Read more...] about CAPITE MINUTUS

The common stock or fund of a corporation. The sum of money raised by the subscriptions of the stockholders, and divided into shares. It is said to be the sum upon which calls may be made upon the stockholders, and dividends are to be paid. Christensen v. Eno, 106 N. Y. 97, 12 N. E. 648, 60 Am. Rep. 429; People v. Com'rs, 23 N. Y 219; State v. Jones, 51 Ohio St. 492, 37 N. E. … [Read more...] about CAPITAL STOCK

In Roman law. A diminishing or abridgment of personality. This was a loss or curtailment of a man's status or aggregate of legal attributes and qualifications, following upon certain changes in his civil condition. It was of three kinds, enumerated as follows: Capitis diminutio maxima. The highest or most comprehensive loss of status. This occurred when a man's condition was … [Read more...] about CAPITIS DIMINUTIO