All persons born within the jurisdiction of the United States, are considered as natives. 2. Natives will be classed into those born before the declaration of our independence, and those born since. 3. 1. All persons, without regard to the place of their birth, who were born before the declaration of independence, who were in the country at the time it was made, and who yielded … [Read more...]

A basic or fundamental judicial right of an individual. … [Read more...]

Latin: In old English law, a native; specifically, one born into a condition of servitude; a born serf or villein. Nativa, A niefe or female villein. So called because for the most part bond by nativity. Co. Litt 1226. Nativi conventional. Villeins or bondmen by contract or agreement Nativi de stipite. Villeins or bondmen by birth or stock. Cowell. Nativitas. Villenage ; that … [Read more...]

A rule of conduct arising out of the natural relations of human beings, established by the Creator, and existing prior to any positive precept Webster. The foundation of this law is placed by the best writers in the will of God, discovered by right reason, and aided by divine revelation ; and its principles, when applicable, apply with equal obligation to individuals and to … [Read more...]

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