In a statute against "needless" killing or mutilation of any animal, this term denotes an act done without any useful motive, in a spirit of wanton cruelty, or for the mere pleasure of destruction. Grise v. State, 37 Ark. 460. … [Read more...]

The general issue in a formedon, now abolished. It denied the gift in tail to have been made In manner and form as alleged; and was therefore the projjer plea, if the tenant meant to dispute the fact of the gift, but did not apply to any other case. 5 East, 289. … [Read more...]

pleading. A plea by which a defendant denies the right of a widow who sues for, and demands her dower in lands, late of her husband, because the husband was not, on the day of her marriage with him, or any time afterwards, seised of such estate, so that she could be endowed -of the game. … [Read more...]

A conclusion that, if the underlying facts or premise is true, then the conclusion must be true as well and is the obvious outcome or conclusion. … [Read more...]

Lat. In English practice. A writ which issues to restrain a person from leaving the kingdom. It was formerly used for political purposes, but is now only resorted to in equity when the defendant is about to leave the kingdom; it is only in cases where the intention of the party to leave can be shown that the writ is granted. … [Read more...]