The produce of a tree or plant which contains the seed or is used for food. This term, in legal acceptation, is not confined to the produce of those trees which in popular language are called "fruit trees," but applies also to the produce of oak, elm, and walnut trees. Bullen v. Denning, 5 Barn. & C. 847. Civil fruits, in the civil law (fructus oivttes) are such things as … [Read more...] about FRUIT
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FRYTHE
Sax. In old English law. A plain between woods. Co. Litt. 56. An arm of the sea, or a strait between two lands. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FRYTHE
FRIENDLY SETTLEMENT
A mutual agreement to resolve a matter or a lawsuit. … [Read more...] about FRIENDLY SETTLEMENT
FRESH PURSUIT
The act of pursuing cattle which have escaped, or are being driven away from land, when they were liable to be distrained, into other places. 3 Bouv. Inst. n. 2470. … [Read more...] about FRESH PURSUIT
FRIENDLY SOCIETIES
In English law. Associations supported by subscription, for. the relief and maintenance of the members, or their wives, children, relatives, and nominees, in sickness, infancy, advanced age, widowhood, etc. The statutes regulating these societies were consolidated and amended by St. 38 & 39 Vict c. 60. Wharton. … [Read more...] about FRIENDLY SOCIETIES