In Saxon law. A hand pledge; a name given to the nine pledges in a decennary or friborg; the tenth or chief, being called "headborow" (q. v.) So called as being an inferior pledge to the chief. Spelman. … [Read more...] about HANDBOROW
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HAP
An old word which signifies to catch; as, to hap the rent, to hap the deed poll. Techn. Dict. h. t. … [Read more...] about HAP
HARDSHIP CASES
Cases where a party suffers from signficant poverty or other life problems. … [Read more...] about HARDSHIP CASES
HAND-FASTING
In old English law. Betrothment … [Read more...] about HAND-FASTING
HAPPINESS
The constitutional right of men to pursue their "happiness" means the right to pursue any lawful business or vocation, In any manner not inconsistent with the equal rights of others, which may increase their prosperity, or develop their faculties, so as to give to them their highest enjoyment. Butchers' Union Co. v. Crescent City Co., Ill U. S. 757, 4 Sup. Ct. 652, 28 L. Ed. … [Read more...] about HAPPINESS