In the civil law. To be borne; that is on or about the person. This was distinguished from portari, (to be carried,) which signified to be carried on an animal. Pig. 50, 16, 235. … [Read more...] about FERRI
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FEU ET LIEU
Fr. In old French and Canadian law. Hearth and home. A term importing actual settlement upon laud by a tenant. … [Read more...] about FEU ET LIEU
FERRIAGE
The toll or fare paid for the transportation of persons and property across a ferry. Literally speaking, it is the price or fare fixed by law for the transportation of the traveling public, with such goods and chattels as they may have with them, across a river, bay, or lake. People v. San Francisco A A, K. Co.. 35 Cal. 606. … [Read more...] about FERRIAGE
FEUD
In feudal law. An estate in land held of a superior on condition of rendering him services. 2 Bl. Comnj. 105. An inheritable right to the use and occupation of lands, held on condition of rendering services to the lord or proprietor, who himself retains the property in the lands. See Spel. Feuds, c. 1. In this sense the word is the same as "feed," "feodum," "feudum," "fief," … [Read more...] about FEUD
FERRIFODINA
In old pleading. An iron mine, Townsh,. PI. 273. … [Read more...] about FERRIFODINA