In Saxon law. Kindred; family. … [Read more...] about MAEC-BURGH
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MAGISTRATES
Lat. In the civil law. A magistrate. Calvin. A judicial officer who had the power of hearing and determining causes, but whose office properly was to inquire into matters of law, as distinguished from fact Hallif ax, Civil Law, b. 3, c. 8. … [Read more...] about MAGISTRATES
MACE-GREFF
In old English law. One who buys stolen goods, particularly food, knowing it to have been stolen. … [Read more...] about MACE-GREFF
MAEGBOTE
In Saxon law. A recompense or satisfaction for the slaying or murder of a kinsman. Spelman. … [Read more...] about MAEGBOTE
MAGISTRATE’S COURT
In American law. Courts in the state of South Carolina, having exclusive jurisdiction in matters of contract of and under twenty dollars. A local court in the city of Philadelphia, possessing the criminal jurisdiction of a police court and civil jurisdiction in actions involving not more than one hundred dollars. It is not a court of record. See Const. Pa. art 4, … [Read more...] about MAGISTRATE’S COURT