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estates, conv., practice. The fourth part of a fine of lands: it is an abstract of the writ of covenant and concord, and is only a, doequet taken by the chirographer, from which he draws up the indenture. It is sometimes taken in the old books for the concord. … [Read more...] about NOTE

v. To make a brief written statement; to enter a memorandum; as to note an exception. Note a bill. When a foreign bill has been dishonored, it is usual for a notary public to present it again on the same day, and, if it be not then paid, to make a minute, consisting of his initialst the day, month, and year, and reason, if assigned, of non-payment. The making of this minute is … [Read more...] about NOTE (VERB)

contracts. Another name, less technical, for a promissory note. … [Read more...] about NOTE OF HAND

n. An abstract, a memorandum; an informal statement in writing. Also a negotiable promissory note. See BOUGHT NOTE; NOTES; JUDGMENT NOTE; PROMISSORY NOTE; SOLD NOTE. Note of a fine. In old conveyancing. One of the parts of a fine of lands, being an abstract of the writ of covenant, and the concord; naming the parties, the parcels of land, and the agreement. 2 Bl. Comm. 351. … [Read more...] about NOTE(NOUN)

In practice. Memoranda made by a judge on a trial, as to the evidence adduced, and the points reserved, etc. A copy of the judge's notes may be obtained from his clerk. … [Read more...] about NOTES