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
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CANONICUS
In old English law. A canon. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 69, … [Read more...] about CANONICUS
CAPACITY OF PARTIES
The mental competence or legal capacity of each of the parties and which is required in order to have a binding contract. … [Read more...] about CAPACITY OF PARTIES
CAPIATUR
pro fine. The name of a writ which was issued to levy a fine due to the king. Bac. Ab. Fines and Amercements, in prin. See Judgment of Capiatur. … [Read more...] about CAPIATUR
CANONIST
One versed and skilled in the canon law; a professor of ecclesiastical law. … [Read more...] about CANONIST