(Latin: He owes and is used to.) Where a man sues in a writ of right or to recover any right of which he is for the first time disseised, as of a suit at a mill or in case of a writ of quod permittat he brings his writ in the debet et solet. Reg. Orig. 144a; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 122, M. Debet quis juri subjacere ubi delinquit. One [every one] ought to be subject to the law [of the … [Read more...] about DEBET ET SOLET
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DEAD'S PART
In Scotch law. The part remaining over beyond the shares secured to the widow and children by law. Of this the testator had the unqualified disposal. Bell. … [Read more...] about DEAD'S PART
DEATH ROW
A separated area in prison where prisoners who have been given death sentences and have or are waiting for an appeal or awaiting execution are housed. … [Read more...] about DEATH ROW
DEBILE FUNDAMENTUM FALLIT OPUS
Latin, meaning Where there is a weak foundation the work fails. … [Read more...] about DEBILE FUNDAMENTUM FALLIT OPUS
DEAF AND DUMB
A man that is born deaf, dumb, and blind is looked upon by the law as in the same state with an idiot he being supposed Incapable of any understanding. 1 Bl. Comm. 304. Nevertheless, a deaf and dumb person may be tried for felony if the prisoner can be made to understand by means of signs. 1 Leach, C. L. 102. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition No definition is … [Read more...] about DEAF AND DUMB