An election that takes place that concerns an entire state and the offices governing the entire state, as opposed to a local election. … [Read more...]

One which is employed by the master or owners, on a particular voyage, and is hired by a number of persons, unconnected with each other, to convey their respective goods to the place of destination. 2. This contract, although usually made with the master, and not with the owners, is considered in law to be made with them also, and that both he and they are separately bound to … [Read more...]

Heir at common in the English law. The heir at common law is he who, after his father or ancestor's death has a right to, and is introduced into all his lands, tenements and hereditaments. He must be of the whole blood, not a bastard, alien Bac. … [Read more...]

pleading. One in which the defendant reserves to himself all advantages and exceptions whatsoever. 2 Chit. Pl. 408. 2. This kind of imparlance allows the defendant not only to plead in abatement and to the action, but also to the jurisdiction of the court. … [Read more...]

pleading. One granted upon a prayer, in which the defendant reserves to himself no exceptions, and is always from one term to another. 2. After such imparlance, the defendant cannot plead to the jurisdiction nor in abatement, but only to the action or merits. See Imparlance. … [Read more...]