In Spanish law. The judge of a district. Also an arbitrator chosen by the parties to a suit. Also a man in good standing; one who is competent to testify in a suit. … [Read more...]
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
For a primary residence, this refers to a portion of a home that may be tax deductible. … [Read more...]
HOME
When a person voluntarily takes up his abode in a given place, with intention to remain permanently, or for an indefinite period of time, or without any present intention to remove therefrom, such place of abode becomes his residence or home. This word has not the same technical meaning as "domicile." See Langhammer v. Munter, 80 Md. 518, 81 Atl. 300, 27 L. R. A. 330; King v. … [Read more...]
HOMETOWNED
Slang meaning the bias of a court that favors local people over out of town strangers, e.g. the home field advantage. … [Read more...]
HOME EQUITY
The amount of ownership that is owned by a homeowner. This is determined by taking the current market value of the home and subtracting the amount owed and outstanding. … [Read more...]