A marriage celebrated at Gretna, in Dumfries, (bordering on the county of Cumberland,) in Scotland. By the law of Scotland a valid marriage may be contracted by consent alone, without any other formality. When the marriage act (26 Geo. II. c. 33) rendered the publication of banns, or a license, necessary in England, It became usual for persons who wished to marry clandestinely … [Read more...]

This is a common term (most frequently used) for the Alien Registration Receipt Card. It is a card provided to legal permanent residents of the United States and also serves as a photo identification card. it enables permanent residents to leave the U.S. and return after a temporary departure and a visa is not required for entry. Unless the right is abandoned or is terminated … [Read more...]

In old records. The sea shore, sand, or beach. 2 Mon. Angl. 625; Cowell. … [Read more...]

In English law. A board or court of justice held in the counting-house of the king's (or queen's) household, and composed of the lord steward and inferior officers. It takes its name from the green cloth spread over the board at which it is held. Wharton; Cowell. … [Read more...]

A claim made by a union or an employee who is a member of a union stating that some part of a collective bargaining agreement has been breached and a claim has arisen. … [Read more...]