The party cross-examining a witness was so called, under the old system of the ecclesiastical courts. … [Read more...]

A book kept by the clerk or prothonotary of a court, in which minutes of its proceedings are entered. It has been decided that minutes are no part of the record. 1 Ohio R. 268. … [Read more...]

Latin: In old English law. Ministers of the king, applied to the judges of the realm, and to all those who hold ministerial offices in the government 2 Just 208. … [Read more...]

Typically refers to the record kept for important corporate meetings such as those of the board of directors, shareholders meetings and other organizational meetings. Also may refer to a record of court proceedings which takes note of the events, parties, participants and rulings. . A pleading put into writing before the lord ordinary, as the ground of his judgment. Bell. In … [Read more...]

It is usual in considering the state of a testator at the time of making his will, to ascertain whether he was of sound mind and memory; that is, whether he had capacity to make a will. These words then import capacity, ability. … [Read more...]