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Fr. To fork. This was a method of delaying an action anciently resorted to by defendants when two of them were joined in the suit. Instead of appearing together, each would appear in turn and cast an essoin for the other, thus postponing the trial. … [Read more...]
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A form of socialism. See 1 Mill, Pol. Ec. 260. … [Read more...]
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An ancient custom in Ireland, in which persons put away their children to fosterers. Fostering was held to be a stronger alliance than bipod, and the foster children participated in the fortunes of their foster fathers. Mozley Whitley. … [Read more...]
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Such fowls as are preserved under the game laws In warrens. According to Manwood, these are partridges and pheasants. According to Coke, they are partridges, rails, quails, woodcocks, pheasants, mallards, and herons. Co. Litt. 233. … [Read more...]
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Latin meaning stronger. A term applied in the law of evidence to that species of presumption arising from facts shown in evidence which Is strong enough to shift the burden of proof to the opposite party. The custody of the law is stronger than that of man. Fortior et potentior est dispositio legis quam bominis. The disposition of the law is of greater force and effect than … [Read more...]