An epithet for any conclusion or inference, which is much stronger than another. If it be so, in a feoffment passing a new right, a fortiori, much more is it for the restitution of an ancient right. Co. Litt. 253, 260. … [Read more...]
FORURTH
In old records. A long slip of ground. Cowell. … [Read more...]
FORTIS
Lat. Strong. Fortis et sand, strong and sound; staunch and strong; as a vessel. Townsh. PI. 227. … [Read more...]
FORWARDING MERCHANT
contracts. A person who receives and forwards goods, taking upon himself the expenses of transportation, for which he receives a compensation from the owners, but who has no concern in the vessels or wagons by which they are transported, and no interest in the freight. Such an one is Dot deemed a common carrier, but a mere warehouseman or agent. 12 Johns. 232; 7 Cowen's R. 497. … [Read more...]
FORTLETT
A place or port of some strength; a little fort. Did Nat Brev. 45. … [Read more...]