Legal fiction that any person (both male and female) are capable of having children. State laws have dealt with this issue that has plagued estate planning where property could not be distributed as per the deceased person's original intentions. … [Read more...] about FERTILE OCTEGENARIAN RULE
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FEUDALIZE
To reduce to a feudal tenure; to conform to feudalism. Webster. … [Read more...] about FEUDALIZE
FERAE
Of a wild nature. 2. This term is used to designate animals which are not usually tamed. Such animals belong to the person who has captured them only while they are in his power for if they regain their liberty his property in them instantly ceases, unless they have animum revertendi, which is to be known only by their habit of returning. 2 Bl. Com. 386; 3 Binn. 546; Bro. Ab. … [Read more...] about FERAE
FERM OR FEARM
By this ancient word is meant land, fundus; and, it is said, houses and tenements may pass by it. Co. Litt. 5 a. … [Read more...] about FERM OR FEARM
FERAE BESTIAE
Wild beasts. … [Read more...] about FERAE BESTIAE
