A tribute of 1s. and afterwards of 2s. upon every hide of land through the realm, levied by the Anglo-Saxons, for maintaining such a number of forces as were thought sufficient to clear the British seas of Danish pirates, who greatly annoyed their coasts. It continued a tax until the time of Stephen, and was one of the rights of the crown. Wharton. … [Read more...] about DANEGELT, DANEGELD
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D.V.I.
District of the Virgin Islands … [Read more...] about D.V.I.
DAMAGES INADEQUATE
Such as are unreasonably low, and less than is required by law. 2. Damages are inadequate, when the plaintiff sues for a breach of contract, and the damages given are less than the amount proved. 3. In actions for torts, the smallness of damages cannot be considered by the court. 4. In a proper case, a new trial will be granted on the ground of inadequate damages. … [Read more...] about DAMAGES INADEQUATE
DANELAGE
A system of laws Introduced by the Danes on their invasion and conquest of England, and which was principally maintained in some of the midland counties, and also on the eastern coast. 1 BL Comm. 65: 4 Bl. Comm. 411: 1 Stenh. Comm. 42. … [Read more...] about DANELAGE
D. Haw.
District of Hawaii … [Read more...] about D. Haw.