A shop where old cordage and ships' tackle, old iron, rags, bottles, paper, etc., are kept and sold. A place where odds and ends are purchased and sold. Charleston City Council v. Goldsmith, 12 Rich. Law (S. C.) 470. … [Read more...]

A certificate placed at the bottom of an affidavit, declaring that the witness has been sworn or affirmed to the truth of the facts therein alleged. Its usual form is,: Sworn (or affirmed) before me, the ____ day of ____, 10 __. The Jurat. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In old English law. A jury of twelve men sworn. Especially, a jury of the common law, as … [Read more...]

A select council for taking cognizance of affairs of great consequence requiring secrecy; a cabal or faction. This was a popular nickname applied to the Whig ministry in England, between 1693-1696. They clung to each other for mutual protection against the attacks of the so-called "Reactionist Stuart Party." … [Read more...]

The act of swearing; the administration of an oath. Jurato creditur in judieio. He who makes oath is to be believed in judgment. … [Read more...]

In Louisiana, it is the lien resulting from judgments, whether these be rendered on contested cases, or by default, whether they be final or provisional, in favor of the person obtaining them. Civ. Code of Lo. art. 3289. … [Read more...]