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The right of drip is an easement by which the water which falls on one house is allowed to fall upon the land of another. 2. Unless the owner has acquired the right by grant or prescription, he has no right so to construct his house as to let the water drip over his neighbor's land. … [Read more...] about DRIP

A number of animals collected and driven together in a body; a flock or herd of cattle In process of being driven; indefinite as to number, but including at least several. Caldwell v. State, 2 Tex. App. 54; McConvill Jersey City, 39 N. J. Law, 43. Drove-road. In Scotch law. A road for driving cattle. 7 Bell. App. Cas. 43, 53, 57. A drift-road. Lord Brougham, Id. Drove-stance. … [Read more...] about DROVE

One employed in conducting a coach, carriage, wagon, or other vehicle, with horses, mules, or other animals. 2. Frequent accidents occur in consequence of the neglect or want of skill of drivers of public stage coaches, for which the employers are responsible. 3. The law requires that a driver should possess reasonable skill and be of good habits for the journey; if, therefore, … [Read more...] about DRIVER

To merge or sink. "In some cases a right of freehold shall drown in a chattel.0 Co. Litt. 266a, 321a. … [Read more...] about DROWN

Commonly known as DUI A criminal offense, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription.) Only impairment is required to the point where reflexes of the driver are materially impaired so that the driver may not be able to think clearly or drive safely. State laws specify the level of blood alcohol content (BAC) which constitute … [Read more...] about DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE