Order given by a judge that prohibits the parties and the attorneys of a lawsuit or prosecution from publicly discussing the case in any manner. … [Read more...]

A liquid measure, containing 231 cubic inches, or four quarts. The imperial gallon contains about 277, and the ale gallon 282, cubic inches. … [Read more...]

(verb) - In old English law. To pawn or pledge; to give as security for a payment or performance; to wage or wager.(noun) - In old English law. A pawn or pledge; something deposited as security for the performance of some act or the payment of money, and to be forfeited on failure or non-performance. Glanv. lib. 10, c. 6; Britt c. 27. A mortgage is a dead-gage or pledge; for, … [Read more...]

A scaffold; a beam laid over either one or two posts, from which malefactors are hanged. … [Read more...]

In old English law. When he who has distrained, being sued, has not delivered the cattle distrained, then he shall not only avow the distress, but gager deliverance, i.e., put in surety or pledge that he will deliver them. Fitzh. Nat. Brev. … [Read more...]