The title of a work written by St Germain in the reign of Henry VIIL in which many principles of the common law are discussed in a popular manner. It is in the form of a dialogue between a doctor of divinity and a student in law, and has always been considered a book of merit and authority. 1 Kent Comm. 504; Crabb, Eng. Law, 482. … [Read more...]

In old forest law. The manifest deprehension of an offender against venison in a forest, when he was found drawing after a deer by the scent of a hound led in his hand; or where a person had wounded a deer or wild beast, by shooting at him, or otherwise, and was caught with a dog drawing after him to receive the same. Manwood, Forest Law, 2, c. 8. … [Read more...]

The privilege of confidentiality that extends between a physician and a patient which cannot be compelled as evidence in court without the permission of the patient. See physician patient privilege. … [Read more...]

In maritime law. A light ship or vessel; dogger-fish, fish brought in ships. Cowell. … [Read more...]

A building in London used for a college of civilians. Here the judge of the court of arches, the judge of the admiralty, and the judge of the court of Canterbury, with other eminent civilians, reside. Commons signifies, in old English, pittance or allowance; because it is meant in common among societies, as Universities, Inns of Courts, Doctors Commons The Latin word is, … [Read more...]