A writ to the eecheator commanding him to deliver seisin of lands to the heir of the king's tenant notwithstanding his homage not done. Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 209. … [Read more...] about HOMAGIO RESPECTUANDO
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HOMESTEAD DECLARATION
A form that is usually filed with a county recorder which states your right to a homestead exemption (in many states the exemption is automatic and recording is not required.) … [Read more...] about HOMESTEAD DECLARATION
HOMAGIUM
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...] about HOMAGIUM
HOMESTEAD EXCEPTION
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...] about HOMESTEAD EXCEPTION
HOMBRE BUENO
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...] about HOMBRE BUENO