The home place; the place where the home is. It is the home, the house and the adjoining land, where the head of the family dwells; the home farm. The fixed residence of the head of a family, with the land and buildings surrounding the main house. Technically, however, and under the modern homestead laws, a homestead is an artificial estate in land, devised to protect the … [Read more...] about HOMESTEAD
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HOMAGIO RESPECTUANDO
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
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
HOGASTER
In old English law. A sheep of the second year. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 79, ss 4, 12. A young hog. Cowell. … [Read more...] about HOGASTER
HOLDING COURT
To preside or adjudicate in a court room. … [Read more...] about HOLDING COURT