L. Lat. Homage, (q. v.. Homagium ligium. Liege homage; that kind of homage which was due to the sovereign alone as supreme lord, and which was done without any saving or exception of the rights of other lords. Spelman. So called from ligando, (binding,) because it could not be renounced like other kinds of homage. Homagium planum. In feudal law. Plain homage: a species of … [Read more...]

An exemption of all or a part of a person's primary residence from being seized by bankruptcy creditors in order to pay off the debtor's debts. … [Read more...]

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...]

For a primary residence, this refers to a portion of a home that may be tax deductible. … [Read more...]

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...]