F

(verb) - In practice. To put upon the flies, or deposit in the custody or among the records of a court."Filing a bill" in equity is an equivalent expression to "commencing a suit."To file" a paper, on the part of a party, is to place it in the official custody of the clerk. "To file," on the part of the clerk, is to indorse upon the paper the date of its reception, and retain … [Read more...] about FILE

To make full; to complete; to satisfy or fulfill; to possess and perform the duties of. The election of a person to an office constitutes the essence of his appointment; but the office cannot be considered as actually filled until his acceptance, either express or implied. Johnston v. Wilson, 2 N. H. 202, 9 Am. Dec. 50. Where one subscribes for shares in a corporation, agreeing … [Read more...] about FILL

Brit. A name given to villeins in the laws of Hoel Dda. Barring. Obs. St. 302. … [Read more...] about FILEINJAID

A mare not more than one year old. … [Read more...] about FILLEY

To fix a bastard child on some one, as its father. To declare whose child it is. 2 W. Bl. 1017. Filiatio non potest probari. Co. Litt. 126. Filiation cannot be proved. … [Read more...] about FILIATE