In English practice. A writ directed to the sheriff of the county in which a defendant resides, or has any goods or chattels, commanding him to distrain upon the goods and chattels of the defendant for forty shillings, in order to compel his appearance. 3 Steph. Comm. 567. This writ issues in cases where it is found impracticable to get at the defendant personally, so as to … [Read more...]

Immigration: also known as The Lottery. Certain specified countries who have sent a relatively small number of immigrants to the U.S. and who meet specific criteria (usually skilled laborers who have met certain education or financial requirements) are enrolled in a lottery, a random selection of individuals who will be entitled to apply for permanent residence in the U.S. (a … [Read more...]

In feudal and old English law. To distrain; to coerce or compel. Spelman; Calvin. … [Read more...]

Lat. With a different view, purpose, or design; in a different view or point of view; by a different course or process. 1 W. BL 89; 4 Kent Comm. 211, note. … [Read more...]

1. Any act causing annoyance, disquiet agitation, or derangement to another, or interrupting his peace, or interfering with him in the pursuit of a lawful and appropriate occupation. Richardson v. State, 5 Tex. App. 472; State v. Stuth, 11 Wash. 423, 39 Pac. 665; George v. George, 47 N. H. 33; Varney v. French, 19 N. H. 233. 2. A wrong done to an incorporeal hereditament by … [Read more...]