The Latin word for death. … [Read more...]

(Mort D'Ancestor) An ancient and now almost obsolete remedy in the English law. An assize of mort d'ancestor was a writ which was sued out where, after the decease of a man's ancestor, a stranger abated, and entered into the estate. 1, Co. Litt. 159. The remedy in such case is now to bring ejectment. … [Read more...]

Lat. He delays in law. The phrase describes the action of one who demurs, because the party does, not proceed in pleading, but rests or abides upon the judgment of the court on a certain point as to the legal sufficiency of his opponent's pleading. The court deliberate and determine thereupon. … [Read more...]

An ancient and now almost obsolete remedy in the English law. An assize of mort aVancestor was a writ which lay for a person whose ancestor died seised of lands in fee-simple, and after his death a stranger abated; and this writ directed the sheriff to summon a Jury or assize, who should view the land in question and recognize whether such ancestor were seised thereof on the … [Read more...]

Otherwise called "Herrn-hutters" or "United Brethren." A sect of Christians whose social polity is particular and conspicuous. It sprung up in Moravia and Bohemia, on the opening of that reformation which stripped the chair of St Peter of so many votaries, and gave birth to so many denominations of Christians. They give evidence on their solemn affirmation. 2 Steph. Comm. 338a. … [Read more...]