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
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CANONIST
One versed and skilled in the canon law; a professor of ecclesiastical law. … [Read more...] about CANONIST
CAPACITY TO CONTRACT
Being able to enter into a binding contract, being of at least the minimum age and having a sufficiently sound and capable mind to appreciate and understand the nature of the agreement. … [Read more...] about CAPACITY TO CONTRACT
CAPIATUR PRO FINE
(Let him be taken for the fine.) In English practice. A clause inserted at the end of old judgment records in actions of debt, where the defendant denied his deed, and it was found against Mm upon his false plea, and the jury were troubled with the trial of it. Oro. Jac. 64. … [Read more...] about CAPIATUR PRO FINE
CANONRY
In English ecclesiastical law. An ecclesiastical benefice, attaching to the office of canon. Holthouse. … [Read more...] about CANONRY