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pleading. Matter which goes in denial of a declaration, and Dot in avoidance of it. … [Read more...] about MATTER OF FACT

Of or pertaining to matrimony or the estate of marriage. Matrimonial causes. In English ecclesiastical law. Causes of action or injuries respecting the rights of marriage. One of the three divisions of causes or injuries cognizable by the ecclesiastical courts, comprising suits for jactitation of marriage, and for restitution of conjugal rights, divorces, and suits for alimony. … [Read more...] about MATRIMONIAL

pleading. That which goes in avoidance of a declaration or other pleading, on the ground that the law does not authorize them. It does not deny the matter or fact contained in such pleading, but admitting them avoids them. Bac. Ab. Pleas G 3. Matter of law, is that which is referred to the decision of the court; matter of fact that which is submitted to the jury. … [Read more...] about MATTER OF LAW

In old English law. The practice of selling the goods of dead seamen at the mast. Held void. 7 Mod. 141. … [Read more...] about MAST-SELLING

This name is given to persons who furnish materials for the purpose of constructing or erecting ships, houses, and other buildings. 2. By the common law material men have a lien on a foreign ship for supplies of materials furnished for such ship, which may be recovered in the admiralty. 9 Wheat. 409. But they have no lien for furnishing materials for repairs of domestic ships. … [Read more...] about MATERIAL MEN