The portion which is given with a daughter in marriage. Also the power which the lord or guardian in chivalry had of disposing of his infant ward in matrimony. Marltagium habere. To have the free disposal of an heiress in marriage. Maritagium est ant liberum ant servitio obligatum; liberum maritagium dieitur ubi donator vult quod terra sic data quieta sit et libera ab omni … [Read more...] about MARITAGIUM
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MARITIME
Pertaining to the sea or ocean or the navigation thereof; or to commerce conducted by navigation of the sea or (in America) of the great lakes and rivers. It is nearly equivalent to "marine" In many connections and uses; in others, the two words are used as quite distinct. Maritime cause. A cause of action originating on the high seas, or growing out of a maritime contract. 1 … [Read more...] about MARITIME
MARGIN
1. The edge or border; the edge of a body of water where it meets the land. As applied to a boundary line of land, the "margin" of a river, creek, or other water course means the center of the stream. But In the case of a lake, bay, or natural pond, the "margin" means the line where land and water meet. 2. A sum of money, or its equivalent, placed in the hands of a stockbroker … [Read more...] about MARGIN
MARITAL
Relating to, or connected with, the status of marriage; pertaining to a husband; incident to a husband. Marital coercion. Coercion of the wife by the husband.Marital portion. In Louisiana. The name given to that part of a deceased husband's estate to which the widow is entitled. Civ. Code La. art. 55. Abercrombie v. Caffray, 3 Mart. N. S. (La.) 1.Marital rights. The rights of a … [Read more...] about MARITAL
MARITIME CAUSE
Maritime causes are those arising from maritime contracts, whether made at sea or on land, that is, such as relate to the commerce, business or navigation of the sea; as, charter parties, affreightments, marine loans, hypothecations, contracts for maritime service in building, repairing, supplying and navigating ships, contracts and quasi contracts respecting averages, … [Read more...] about MARITIME CAUSE