(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...] about FINE
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FINORS
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...] about FINORS
FILACER, FILAZIER, OR FILZER
English law. An officer of the court of common pleas, so called because he files those writs on which he makes out process. … [Read more...] about FILACER, FILAZIER, OR FILZER
FILIUS MULIERATUS
The eldest legitimate son of parents, who, before their marriage, had illegitimate children. Vide Mulier. … [Read more...] about FILIUS MULIERATUS
FILARE
In old English practice. To file Townsh. PI. 67. … [Read more...] about FILARE