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In Scotch law. A description of caution (security) sometimes offered in a suspension or advocation where the complainer is not in circumstances to offer any better. BelL … [Read more...] about JURATORY CAUTION

In the civil law. Beasts of burden; animals used for carrying burdens. This word did not include oxen Dig. 32, 65, 5. … [Read more...] about JUMENTA

The rights and duties of persons are so called. … [Read more...] about JURA PERSONARUM

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

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