So called because anciently inhabited by such clerks as chiefly studied the framing of writs, which regularly belonged to the cursltors, who were officers of the court of chancery. There are nine of them, Clement's, Clifford's, and Lyon's Inn; Furnival's, Thavies,' and Symond's Inn; New Inn; and Barnard's and Staples' Inn. These were formerly preparatory colleges for students, … [Read more...] about INNS OF CHANCERY
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INQUISITION
In practice. An inquiry or inquest ; particularly, an investigation of certain facts made by a sheriff, together with a jury impaneled by him for the purpose. Inquisition after death. See INQUISITIO. Inquisition of lunacy. See LUNACY. … [Read more...] about INQUISITION
INLAGARE
In old English law. To restore to protection of law. To restore a man from the condition of outlawry. Opposed to utlagare. Bract, lib. 3, tr. 2, c. 14, I 1; Du Cange. … [Read more...] about INLAGARE
INNER HOUSE
The name given to the chambers in which the first and second divisions of the court of session in Scotland hold their sittings. See OUTER HOUSE. … [Read more...] about INNER HOUSE
INLAGATION
Restoration to the protection of law. Restoration from a condition of outlawry. … [Read more...] about INLAGATION