In old English law. The rod or wand, by the delivery of which the property in land was formerly transferred in making a feoffment Called, also, "baculum," "virga," and "fusti." Spelman. … [Read more...] about FISTUCA, OR FESTUCA
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FIXED RATE MORTGAGE
A mortgage loan with a static interest rate that remains the same over the life of the loan, usually for 15, 20 or 30 years. … [Read more...] about FIXED RATE MORTGAGE
FISTULA
In the civil law. A pipe for conveying water. Dig. 8, 2, 18. … [Read more...] about FISTULA
FIXING A JURY
To unlawfully attempt to have a jury or sufficient jury members to render a desired verdict, such as to pay jurors to acquit a defendant, regardless of the facts and testimony at trial. … [Read more...] about FIXING A JURY
FIRE ACCIDENTAL
One which arises in consequence of some human agency, without any intention, or which happens by some natural cause, without human agency. 2. Whether a fire arises purely by accident, or from any other cause when it becomes uncontrollable and dangerous to the public, a man may, in general, justify the destruction of a house on fire for the protection of the neighborhood, for … [Read more...] about FIRE ACCIDENTAL