In old English law. Tenure by cornage; that is, by the service of winding a horn when the Scots or other enemies entered the land, in order to warn the king's subjects. This was a species of grand serjeanty. Litt … [Read more...] about HORN TENURE
H
HOMOLOGACION
In Spanish law. The tacit consent and approval inferred by law from the omission of the parties, for the space of ten days, to complain of the sentences of arbitrators, appointment of syndics, or assignees of insolvents, settlements of successions, etc. Also the approval given by the judge of certain acts and agreements for the purpose of rendering them more binding and … [Read more...] about HOMOLOGACION
HONORIS RESPECTUM
By reason of honor or privilege. See CHALLENGE. … [Read more...] about HONORIS RESPECTUM
HOMOLOGARE
In the civil law. To confirm or approve; to consent or assent; to confess. Calvin. … [Read more...] about HOMOLOGARE
HONTFONGENETHEF
In Saxon law. a thief taken with hondhabend; i.e., haying the thing stolen in his hand. Cowell. … [Read more...] about HONTFONGENETHEF