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In English practice. The name of a writ (now obsolete) which might be sued out where a former writ had abated without the plaintiff's fault The length of time allowed for taking it out depended on the length of the journey the party must make to reach the court; whence the name. … [Read more...] about JOURNEYS ACCOUNTS

When a demurrer is offered by one party, the adverse party joins with him in demurrer, and the answer which he makes is called a joinder in demurrer. But this is a mere formality. … [Read more...] about JOINDER IN DEMURRER

It is proposed to consider, 1. The interest which they have in the estate of the deceased. 2. How far they are liable for each other's acts. 3. The rights of the survivor. 2. Section 1. Joint executors are considered in law as but one person, representing the testator, and, therefore, the acts of any one of them, which relate either to the delivery, gift, sale, payment, … [Read more...] about JOINT EXECUTORS

practice. The putting two or more causes of action in the same declaration. 2. It is a general rule, that in real actions there can never be but one count. A count in a real, and a count in a mixed action, cannot be joined in the same declaration; nor a count in a mixed action, and a count in a personal action; nor a count in a mixed action with a count in another, as ejectment … [Read more...] about JOINDER OF ACTIONS

The liability of two or more persons or parties for a liability, debt or judgment. … [Read more...] about JOINT LIABILITY