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In a penal statute which mentions both cows and beefer's, it was held that by the term cow, must be understood one that had a calf. … [Read more...] about COW

A French word signifying convenient or suitable; as covenably endowed. It is anciently written "convenable" Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about COVENABLE

In English law. A species of private court which formerly appertained to the counties palatine of Lancaster and Durham. … [Read more...] about COURTS OF THE COUNTIES PALATINE

A covenant is a restrictive clause regarding real estate that governs its use, for example, the requirement that the premises be used solely for residential purposes. Covenants are restrictive requirements found in deeds and other documents pertaining to real estate. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In practice. The name of a common law form of action ex contractu, … [Read more...] about COVENANT

comprise the following: The senate of the United States sitting as a court of impeachment ; the supreme court; the circuit courts; the circuit courts of appeals; the district courts; the supreme court and court of appeals of the District of Columbia ; the territorial courts; the court of claims; the court of private land claims; and the customs court See the several titles. … [Read more...] about COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES