"For good and ill." The Latin form of the law French phrase "De bien et de mal." In ancient criminal pleading, this was the expression with which the prisoner put himself upon a Jury, indicating his absolute submission to their verdict. This was also the name of the special writ of jail delivery formerly in use in England, which issued for each particular prisoner, of course. … [Read more...] about DE BONO ET MALO
D
DAYSMAN
An arbitrator, umpire, or elected judge. Cowell. … [Read more...] about DAYSMAN
DE ALTO ET BASSO
Of high and low. A phrase anciently used to denote the absolute submission of all differences to arbitration. Cowell … [Read more...] about DE ALTO ET BASSO
DE AVERIIS REPLEGIANDIS
A writ to replevy beasts. 3 Bl. Comm. 149. … [Read more...] about DE AVERIIS REPLEGIANDIS
DAYWERE
In old English law. A term applied to land, and signifying as much arable ground as could be plowed up in one day's work. Cowell. … [Read more...] about DAYWERE