A place where intoxicating liquors are sold, bartered, or delivered to be drunk on the premises. Portland v. Schmidt, 13 Or. 17, 6 Pac. 221. … [Read more...] about DRINKING-SHOP
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DROP-LETTER
A letter addressed for delivery in the same city or district in which it is posted. … [Read more...] about DROP-LETTER
DRIP
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
DROVE
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
DRIVER
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