In French law. Marshals; ushers; process-servers; sheriffs' officers. Ministerial officers attached to the courts, to effect legal service of process required by law in actions, to issue executions, etc., and to maintain order during the sitting of the courts. … [Read more...] about HUISSIERS
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HUNDRED-WEIGHT
A denomination of weight containing, according to the English system, 112 pounds; but in this country, generally, it consists of 100 pounds avoirdupois. … [Read more...] about HUNDRED-WEIGHT
HULKA
In old records. A hulk or small vessel. Cowell. … [Read more...] about HULKA
HUNG JURY
When a jury is deadlocked and unable to arrive at a unanimous verdict or other required level of unanimity for a verdict. A hopelessly split jury which is unable to reach a unanimous verdict regarding a decision. A jury so irreconcilably divided in opinion that they cannot agree upon any verdict. … [Read more...] about HUNG JURY
HULLUS
In old records. A hill. 2 Mon. Angl. 292; Cowell. … [Read more...] about HULLUS