In the civil law. A person who assumes the debt of another, and becomes solely liable for it by a stipulation with the creditor. He differs from a surety, inasmuch as this contract is one of novation, while a surety is jointly liable with his principal. Mackeld. Rom. Law, … [Read more...]

In English practice. A writ of execution issuing from the exchequer upon a debt due the crown, or upon a debt due a private person, if upon recognizance or statute merchant or staple, by which the sheriff is directed to appraise the debtor's lands, and, instead of selling them, to set them off to the creditor for a term during which the rental will satisfy the judgment. Hackett … [Read more...]

In the civil law. To undertake for another, with the view of becoming liable in his place. Calvin. … [Read more...]

English practice. An exchequer process, formerly much used, and now liable to be abused. … [Read more...]

A statement that explains the charges of the medical services that one has received, amounts that have been paid and those that remain outstanding. … [Read more...]