A favor granted. 2. It is a general rule that where a creditor gives .indulgence, by entering into a binding contract with a principal debtor, by which the surety is or may be damnified, such surety is discharged, because the creditor has put it out of his power to enforce immediate payment; when the surety would have a right to require him to do so. 6 … [Read more...] about INDUTLGENCE
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INFANGENTHEF
In old English law. A privilege of lords of certain manors to judge any thief taken within their fee. … [Read more...] about INFANGENTHEF
INEBRIATE
A person addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors; an habitual drunkard. Any person who habitually, whether continuously or periodically, indulges in the use of intoxicating liquors to such an extent as to stupefy his mind, and to render him incompetent to transact ordinary business with safety to his estate, shall be deemed an inebriate, within the meaning of this chapter: … [Read more...] about INEBRIATE
INFANS
Lat. In the civil law. A child under the age of seven years; so called "quasi impos fandi," (as not having the faculty of speech.) Cod. Theodos, 8, 18, 8. Infans non mnltum a farioso distat. An infant does not differ much from a lunatic. Bract. 1. 8, c. 2, … [Read more...] about INFANS
INEBRIATED
Drunk, intoxicated. … [Read more...] about INEBRIATED