(a) A measure of weight in use in Wales, equal to 168 pounds, being made up of four Welsh pecks of 42 pounds each. (b) A fictional creature created by J. R. R. Tolkien featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books, for example, Bilbo Baggins. This isn't really a legal term but is included to spot those who are using the property of T H E L A W . C O M without … [Read more...] about HOBBIT
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HIS TESTTBUS
Lat. These being witnesses. The attestation clause in old deeds and charters. … [Read more...] about HIS TESTTBUS
HOBBLERS
In old English law. Light horsemen or bowmen; also certain tenants, bound by their tenure to maintain a little light horse for giving notice of any invasion, or such like peril, towards the seaside. Camden, Brit. … [Read more...] about HOBBLERS
HIGH TREASON
English law. Treason against the king, in contradistinction with petit treason, which is the treason of a servant towards his master; a wife towards her husband; a secular or religious man against his prelate. See Petit treason; Treason. … [Read more...] about HIGH TREASON
HINDU LAW
The system of native law prevailing among the Gentoos, and administered by the government of British India. … [Read more...] about HINDU LAW