In Scotch law. A gift to the head of a clan, as an acknowledgment for protection and maintenance. … [Read more...] about CALPES
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CAMERA STELLATA
Eng. law. The court of the Star Chamber, now abolished. … [Read more...] about CAMERA STELLATA
CANA
A Spanish measure of length varying (in different localities) from about five to seven feet. … [Read more...] about CANA
CALENDAR CALL
Occurs in a courtroom which will have several hearings confirmed for the same time period. A call is made to determine which parties are currently present and ready to begin a hearing. … [Read more...] about CALENDAR CALL
CALUMINAE JURAMENTUM
In the old canon law. An oath similar to the calumnies jusjurandum, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about CALUMINAE JURAMENTUM
