Evidence that is most likely true as the circumstances dictate the likelihood of such fact being true. … [Read more...]

One who is trustworthy and entitled to be believed; in law and legal proceedings one who is entitled to have his oath or affidavit accepted as reliable not only on account of his good reputation for veracity but also on account of his intelligence knowledge of the circumstances and disinterested relation to the matter in question. … [Read more...]

1. To make sure that a loss or deficiency is made whole. 2. To deliver an acceptable alternative when the one promised cannot be delivered. … [Read more...]

Latin: On the morrow, the day after. The returnrday of writs; because the first day of the term was always some saint's day, and writs were returnable on the day after. 2 Reeve, Eng. Law, 50. … [Read more...]

The phrase "covered into the treasury," as used in acts of congress and the practice of the United States treasury department, means that money has actually been paid into the treasury in the regular manner, as distinguished from merely depositing it with the treasurer. U. S. v. Johnston, 124 U. S. 236, 8 Sup. Ct 446, 31 L. Ed. 389. … [Read more...]