By this term is understood among workmen, the whole of a thing which is to be done. In this sense it is employed in the Civil Code of Louisiana, art. 2727; to build by plot, or to work by the job, says that article, is to undertake a building for a certain stipulated price. The whole of a thing which is to be done. "To build by plot, or to work by the job, is to undertake a … [Read more...]

Fr. I have failed; I am in error. An error or oversight in pleading. Certain statutes are called "statutes of amendments and jeofailes" because, where a pleader perceives any slip in the form of his proceedings, and acknowledges the error, (jeofaile,) he is at liberty, by those statutes, to amend it. The amendment, however, is seldom made; but the benefit is attained by the … [Read more...]

One who buys and sells goods for others; one who buys or sells on the stock exchange; a dealer in stocks, shares, or securities. … [Read more...]

Peril, danger. 2.. The constitution declares that no person shall for the same offence, be twice put in jeopardy of life and limb. The meaning of this is, that the party shall, not be tried a second time for the same offence after he has once been convicted or acquitted of the offence charged, by the verdict of a jury, and judgment has passed thereon for or against him; but it … [Read more...]

In old English law. Jewels. This term was formerly more properly applied to those ornaments which women, although married, call their own. When these jocalia are not suitable to her degree, they are assets for the payment of debts. 1 Rolle, Abr. 911. … [Read more...]