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HIGH WATER MARK

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That part of the shore of the sea to which the waves ordinarily reach when he tide is at its highest. … [Read more...]

HIGHER AND LOWER SCALE

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In the practice of the English supreme court of judicature there are two scales regulating the fees of the court and the fees which solicitors are entitled to charge. The lower scale applies (unless the court otherwise orders) to the following cases: All causes and matters assigned by the judicature acts to the king's bench, or the probate, divorce, and admiralty divisions; all … [Read more...]

HINEFARE

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In old English law. The loss or departure of a servant from his master. Domesday. … [Read more...]

HERPEX

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A harrow. Spelman. … [Read more...]

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