semiplena probatio, civil law. Full proof is that which is sufficient to end the controversy, while half proof is that which is insufficient, as the foundation of a sentence or decree, although in itself entitled to some credit. Vicat, voc. Probatio. … [Read more...] about HALF PROOF
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HALYWERCFOLK
Sax. In old English law. Tenants who held land by the service of repairing or defending a church or monument, whereby they were exempted from feudal and military services. … [Read more...] about HALYWERCFOLK
HABITUAL DRUNKARD
A person given to ebrlety or the excessive use of intoxicating drink, who has lost the power or the will, by frequent indulgence, to control his appetite for it Ludwlck v. Com., 18 Pa. 174; Gourlay v. Gourlay; 16 R. I. 705, 19 Atl. 142; Miskey's Appeal, 107 Pa. 626; Richards v. Richards, 19 IU. App. 467; McBee v. McBee, 22 Or. 329, 29 Pac. 887, 29 Am. St. Rep. 613. One who has … [Read more...] about HABITUAL DRUNKARD
HAEREDE ABDUCTO
An ancient writ that lay for the lord, who, having by right the wardship of his tenant under age, could not obtain his person, the same being carried away by another person. Old Nat Brev. 93. … [Read more...] about HAEREDE ABDUCTO
HABITUAL OFFENDER
A recidivist, a person convicted of the same crimes over a period of times and exhibits a propensity to continue to commit criminal acts. … [Read more...] about HABITUAL OFFENDER