As applied to streams, not capable of or suitable for navigation; impassable by ships or vessels. As applied to vessels in the law of marine insurance, it means unfit for navigation; so damaged by misadventures at sea as to be no longer capable of making a voyage. See 3 Kent, Comm. 323, note. … [Read more...]
INJUSTICE
That which is opposed to justice. 2. It is either natural or civil. 1. Natural injustice is the act of doing harm to mankind, by violating natural rights. 2. Civil injustice, is the unlawful violation of civil rights. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The withholding or denial of justice. In law, almost invariably applied to the act, fault, or omission of a court, … [Read more...]
INNER BARRISTER
A Serjeant or king's counsel, in England, who is admitted to plead within the bar. … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]