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The constant and perpetual disposition to render every man his due.(verb) - In old English practice. To do justice; to see justice done; to summon one to do justice.(noun) - In jurisprudence. The constant and perpetual disposition to render every man his due. Inst. 1, 1, pr.; 2 Inst 56. See Borden v. State, 11 Ark. 528, 44 Am. Dec. 217; Duncan v. Magette, 25 Tex. 253; The John … [Read more...] about JUSTICE

In old European law. The law of staple; the right of staple. A right or privilege of certain towns of stop/ ping imported merchandise, and compelling it to be offered for sale in their own markets. Locc. de Jure Mar. lib. 1, c. 10. … [Read more...] about JUS STAPULAE

In American law. A judicial officer of inferior rank holding a court not of record, and having (usually) civil jurisdiction of a limited nature, for the trial of minor cases, to an extent prescribed by statute, and for the conservation of the peace and the preliminary hearing of criminal complaints and the commitment of offenders. See Wenzler v. People, 58 X. Y. 530; Com. v. … [Read more...] about JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Strict law; law Interpreted without any modification, and in its utmost rigor. Jus superveniens anctori aecrescit successori. A right growing to a possessor accrues to the successor. Halk. Lat. Max. 76. … [Read more...] about JUS STRICTUM

Common term for the United States criminal and civil courts and its process. … [Read more...] about JUSTICE SYSTEM