Sax. A lord's protection. Du Cange. … [Read more...]
HODGE-PODGE ACT
A name given to a legislative act which embraces many subjects. Such acts, besides being evident proofs of the ignorance of the makers of them, or of their want of good faith, are calculated to create a confusion which is highly prejudicial to the interests of justice. Instances of this wretched legislation are everywhere to be found. A name applied to a statute which comprises … [Read more...]
HIREMAN
A subject Du Cange. … [Read more...]
HLAFORDSWICE
Sax. In Saxon law. The crime of betraying one's lord, (proditio uomtni;) treason. Crabb, Eng. Law, 59, 301. … [Read more...]
HOERES FACTUS
civil law. An heir instituted by testament; one made an heir by the testator. Vide Heir. … [Read more...]