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In Scotch law. A term nearly synonymous with "mortmain." . Bell. Lands are said to be mortified for a charitable purpose. … [Read more...] about MORTIFICATION

In French law. Civil death, as upon conviction for felony. It was nominally abolished by a law of the 31st of May, 1854, but something very similar to it in effect at least still remains. Thus, the property of the condemned, possessed by him at the date of his conviction, goes and belongs to his successors, (heritiers,) as In case of an intestacy; and his future acquired … [Read more...] about MORT CIVILE

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

(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...] about MORT DANCESTOR

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...] about MORATUR IN LEGE