An officer of the central office of the English supreme court. Formerly he was an officer of the exchequer, and had important duties to perform in protecting the rights of the crown; e.g. by instituting proceedings for the recovery of land by writs of intrusion, (q. v.,) and for the recovery of legacy and succession duties; but of late years administrative changes have lessened … [Read more...]
KNAVESHIP
A portion of grain given to a mill-servant from tenants who were bound to grind their grain at such mill. … [Read more...]
K. B.
An abbreviation for "King's Bench," (g. v.) … [Read more...]
KAST
In Swedish law. Jettison; a literal translation of the Latin "jactus" Kast geld. Contribution for a jettison; average. … [Read more...]
KERHERE
A customary cart-way; also a commutation for a customary carriage-duty. Cowell. … [Read more...]