In the civil law this term corresponds nearly to our "cestui que trust." It designates a person who has the real or beneficial interest in an estate or fund, the title or administration of which is temporarily confided to another. See Story, Eq. Jur. … [Read more...] about FIDEI-COMMISSARIUS
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FERRY
A liberty to have a boat upon a river for the transportation of men, horses, and carriages with their contents, for a reasonable toll. The term is also used to designate the, place where such liberty is exercised. "Ferry" properly means a place of transit across a river or arm of the sea; but in law it is treated as a franchise, and defined as the exclusive right to carry … [Read more...] about FERRY
FEUDAL LAW
By this phrase is understood a political system which placed men and estates under hierarchical and multiplied distinctions of lords and vassals. The principal features of this system were the following. 2. The right to all lands was vested in the sovereign. These were, parcelled out among the great men of the nation by its chief, to be held of him, so that the king had the … [Read more...] about FEUDAL LAW
FERRYMAN
One employed in taking persons across a river or other stream, in boats or other contrivances at a ferry. The owner of a ferry is not considered a ferryman, when it is rented and in the possession of a tenant. Minor, R. 366. 2. Ferrymen are considered as common carriers, and are therefore the legal judges to decide when it is proper to pass over or not. They are to regulate how … [Read more...] about FERRYMAN
FEUDALISM
The feudal system; the aggregate of feudal principles and usages. … [Read more...] about FEUDALISM