A writ which lay to the judges of a court, requiring them to receive and admit an attorney for a party. Reg. Orig. 172; Fitzh. Nat Brev. 156. … [Read more...] about DE ATTORNATO RECIPIENDO
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DE BONIS TESTATORIS AC SI
(Latin: From the goods of the testator, if he has any, and, if not, from those of the executor.) A judgment rendered where an executor falsely pleads any matter as a release, or, generally, in any case where he is to he charged in case his testator's estate is insufficient 1 Williams' Saund. 336b; Bac Abr. "Executor," B, 3; 2 Archb. Pr. K. B. 14a … [Read more...] about DE BONIS TESTATORIS AC SI
DAYS OF GRACE
Certain days after the time limited by the bill or note, which the acceptor or drawer has a right to demand for payment of the bill or note; these days were so called because they were formerly gratuitously allowed, but now, by the custom of merchants, sanctioned by decisions of courts of justice, they are demandable of right. 6 Watts & Serg. 179. The number of these in the … [Read more...] about DAYS OF GRACE
DE ALEATORIBUS
About gamesters. The name of a title in the Pandects. Dig. 11, 5. … [Read more...] about DE ALEATORIBUS
DE AUDIENDO ET TERMINANDO
For hearing and determining; to hear and determine. The name of a writ or rather commission granted to certain justices to hear and determine cases of heinous misdemeanor, trespass, riotous breach of the peace, etc. Reg. Orig. 123, et seq.; Fitzh. Nat Brev. 110 B. See OYER AND TERMINER. … [Read more...] about DE AUDIENDO ET TERMINANDO