In old practice. Greater right or more right A plea in the old real actions. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 476. Majus jus merum, more mere right Bract fol. 31. … [Read more...] about MAJUS JUS
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MAINTAIN AN ACTION
To continue a lawsuit and litigate through and until its conclusion. … [Read more...] about MAINTAIN AN ACTION
MAJOR
A person of full age; one who is no longer a minor; one who has attained the management of his own concerns and the enjoyment of his civic rights. In military law. The officer next in rank above a captain. … [Read more...] about MAJOR
MAKE
1. To cause to exist; to form, fashion, or produce; to do, perform, or execute; as to make an issue, to make oath, to make a presentment. 2. To do in form of law; to perform with due formalities; to execute in legal form; as to make answer, to make a return. 3. To execute as one's act or obligation; to prepare and sign; to sign, execute, and deliver; as to make a conveyance, to … [Read more...] about MAKE
MAINTAINED
In pleading. A technical word indispensable in an indictment for maintenance. 1 Wils. 325. … [Read more...] about MAINTAINED