A fault or defect that is not easily able to be detected with plain sight or inspection. A buyer may have the right to revoke a purchase after discovering a hidden defect. … [Read more...] about HIDDEN DEFECT
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HESIA
An easement. Du Cange. … [Read more...] about HESIA
HIDE
In old English law. A measure of land, being as much as could be worked with one plow. It is variously estimated at from 60 to 100 acres, but was probably determined by local usage. Another meaning was as much land as would support one family or the dwellers in a mansion-house. Also a house; a dwelling-house. Hide and gain. In English law. A term anciently applied to arable … [Read more...] about HIDE
HEST CORN
In old records. Corn or grain given or devoted to religious persons or purposes. 2 Mon. Angl 367b; Cowell. … [Read more...] about HEST CORN
HIDEL
In old English law. A place of protection; a sanctuary. St 1 Hen. VII. cc 5, 6; Cowell. … [Read more...] about HIDEL