A place prepared for catching fish with nets or hooks. This is commonly applied to the place of drawing a seine or net Hart v. Hill, 1 Whart. (Pa.) 131, 132. A right or liberty of taking fish; a species of incorporeal hereditament anciently termed "piscary," of which there are several kinds. 2 Bl. Comm. 34, 39 ; 3 Kent Comm. 409-418; Arnold v. Mundy, 6 N. J. Law, 22, 10 Am. … [Read more...]

An offer that is firm and states that it may not be withdrawn or revoked for a stated period of time. Usually refers to an offer made in writing. Such is an enforceable contract (such as an option contract.) … [Read more...]

The intentional breaking into a dwelling place of another with the intent to steal something. … [Read more...]

(A) conveyance, Practice. An amicable composition or agreement of a suit, either actual or fictitious, by leave of the court, by which the lands in question become, or are acknowledged to be the right of one of the parties. Co. Litt. 120; 2 Bl. Com. 349; Bac. Abr. Fines and Recoveries. A fine is so called, because it puts an end, not only to the suit thus commenced, but also to … [Read more...]

Those that purify gold and silver, and part them by fire and water from coarser metals; and therefore, in the statute of 4 Hen. VII. c. 2, they are also called "parters." Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...]