To hinder and delay is to do something which is an attempt to defraud, rather than a successful fraud; to put some obstacle In the path, or interpose some time, unjustifiably, before the creditor can realize what is owed out of his debtor's property. See Walker v. Sayers, 5 Bush (Ky.) 582; Burdick v. Post, 12 Barb. (N. Y.) 186; Crow v. Beardsley, 68 Mo. 439; Burnham v. Brennnn, … [Read more...] about HINDER AND DELAY
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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
HIGH WATER MARK
That part of the shore of the sea to which the waves ordinarily reach when he tide is at its highest. … [Read more...] about HIGH WATER MARK
HINE, OR HIND
In old English law. A husbandry servant. … [Read more...] about HINE, OR HIND