In English law. Officers in the nature of aldermen, sworn for the government of many corporations. The twelve assistants vof the bailiff in Jersey are called "jurats." … [Read more...] about JURATS
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JUMP BAIL
Also known as skipping bail; to fail to appear for a court proceeding after posting bail, usually as a result of an attempt to flee the jurisdiction of the court. To abscond, withdraw, or secrete one's self, in violation of the obligation of a bailbond. The expression is colloquial, and is applied only to the act of the principal. … [Read more...] about JUMP BAIL
JURA PUBLICA ANTEFERENDA PRIVATIS JURIBUS
Latin, meaning Public rights are to be preferred to private rights. … [Read more...] about JURA PUBLICA ANTEFERENDA PRIVATIS JURIBUS
JUMPING BAIL
To fail to appear in court despite having posted bail. … [Read more...] about JUMPING BAIL
JURA RERUM
The rights which a man may acquire in and to such external things as are unconnected with. his person, are called jura rerum. 2 Bl. Com. 1. … [Read more...] about JURA RERUM