In Sicilian and Neapolitan law. That which is held by hereditary right; the same with her edit amentum (hereditament) in English law. Spelman. … [Read more...] about HEREDITAGIUM
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HERETOFORE
This word simply denotes time past, in distinction from time present or time future, and has no definite and precise signification beyond this. Andrews v. Thayer, 40 Conn. 157. … [Read more...] about HERETOFORE
HERITOR
In Scotch law. A proprietor of land. 1 Karnes, Eq. Pref. … [Read more...] about HERITOR
HEREDITAMENTS
Things capable of being inherited, be it corporeal or incorporeal, real, personal, or mixed, and including not only lands and everything thereon, but also heirlooms, and certain furniture which, by custom, may descend to the heir together with the land. Co. Litt. 5b; 2 Bl. Comm. 17; Nellis v. Munson, 108 X. Y. 453. 15 N. E. 739; Owens v. Lewis, 46 Ind. 508, 15 Am. Rep. 295; … [Read more...] about HEREDITAMENTS
HERETUM
In old records. A court or yard for drawing up guards or military retinue. Cowell. … [Read more...] about HERETUM