crim. law, practice. Hearing at another time. 2. Prisoners are frequently committed for further hearing, either when there is not sufficient evidence for a final commitment, or because the magistrate has not time, at the moment, to hear the whole of the evidence. The magistrate is required by law, and by every principle of humanity, to hear the prisoner as soon as possible … [Read more...] about FURTHER HEARING
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FYHTWITE
One of the fines incurred for homicide. … [Read more...] about FYHTWITE
FURCA
In old English law. A fork. A gallows or gibbet. Bract, fol. 56. Furca et flagellum. Gallows and whin. Tenure ad furcam et flagcllum. tenure by gallows and whip. The meanest or servile tenures, where the bondman was at the disposal of hie lord for life and limb. Cowell-Furca et fossa. Gallows and pit, or pit and gallows. A term used in ancient charters to signify a jurisdiction … [Read more...] about FURCA
FURIGELDUM
A fine or mulct paid for theft. Furiosi nulla voluntas est. A madman has no will. Dig. 50, 17, 40; Broom, Max. 314. … [Read more...] about FURIGELDUM
FURIOSITY
In Scotch law. Madness, as distinguished from fatuity or idiocy. … [Read more...] about FURIOSITY