Lat. In the civil law. Denial; the denial of a debt or liability; the denial of the claim or allegation of a party, plaintiff. Calvin. … [Read more...]
INFANTS' MARRIAGE ACT
The statute 18 & 19 Vict. c. 43. By virtue of this act every infant, (if a male, of twenty, or, if a female, of seventeen, years, section 4,) upon or in contemplation of marriage, may, with the sanction of the chancery division of the high court, make a valid settlement or contract for a settlement of property. Wharton. … [Read more...]
INFIDEL
One who does not believe in the existence of a God who will reward or punish in this world or that which is to come Hale v. Everett 53 N, H. 54, 16 Am. Rep. 82; Jackson v. Gridley, 18 Johns. (N. Y.) 103; Heirn v. Brldault 37 Miss. 226. One who professes no religion that can bind his conscience to speak the truth. 1 Greenl. Br. … [Read more...]
INFANZON
In Spanish law. A person of noble birth, who exercises within his domains and inheritance no other rights and privileges than those conceded to him. Escriche. … [Read more...]
INFIDELIS
In old English law. An infidel or heathen. In feudal law. One who violated fealty. … [Read more...]