The uncertainty which exists in relation to a fact, a proposition, or other thing; or it is an equipoise of the mind arising from an equality of contrary reasons. Ayl. Pand. 121. 2. The embarrassing position of a judge is that of being in doubt, and it is frequently the lot of the wisest and most enlightened to be in this condition, those who have little or no experience … [Read more...]

Twofold; acting in two capacities or having two aspects; multiplied by two. This term has ordinarily the same meaning in law as in popular speech. The principal compound terms into which it enters are noted below. Double adultery. Adultery committed by two persons each of whom is married to another as distinguished from "single" adultery, where one of the participants is … [Read more...]

When the ownership of the property is in doubt. When an owner's true claim of title is questionable and may be challenged. One as to the validity of which there exists some doubt, either as to matter of fact or of law; one which invites or exposes the party holding it to litigation. Distinguished from a "marketable" title, which is of such a character that the courts will … [Read more...]

practice. According to the English law, when double costs are given by the statute, the term is not to be understood, according to its literal import, twice the amount of single costs, but in such case the costs are thus calculated. 1. the common costs; and, 2. Half of the common costs. Bac. Ab. Costs, E; 2 Str. 1048. This is not the rule in New York, nor in Pennsylvania. 2 … [Read more...]

L. Fr. A gift Otherwise written "don" and "done." The thirty-fourth chapter of Britton is entitled "De Donna." … [Read more...]