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The subject of litigation; the matter for which a suit is brought and upon which issue is joined and in relation to which jurors are called and witnesses examined. … [Read more...] about MATTER IN DISPUTE

In the civil and old English law. A register of the admission of officers and persons entered into any body or society, whereof a list was made. Hence those who are admitted to a college or university are said to be "matriculated." Also a kind of almshouse, which had revenues appropriated to it, and was usually built near the church, whence the name was given to the church … [Read more...] about MATRICULA

Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record. Steph. Pl. 197. Vide Country. … [Read more...] about MATTER IN PAY

Eng. law. An officer who bears this title, and who acts as an assistant to the lord chancellor, in the court of chancery. 2. This officer was formerly one of the clerks in chancery whose duty was principally confined to keeping the rolls; and when the clerks in chancery became masters, then this officer became distinguished as master of the rolls. Vide Master in Chancery. … [Read more...] about MASTER OF THE ROLLS

Fraud that is substantial enough to have had a measured affect. … [Read more...] about MATERIAL FRAUD