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...]

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...]

Neglect to use. Neglect to use a franchise; neglect to exercise an office. 2 Bl. Comm. 153. Neglect or omission to use an easement or other right 3 Kent, Comm. 448. A right acquired by use may be lost by non-user. … [Read more...]

A verdict In a Scotch criminal trial, to the effect that the guilt of the accused is not made out, though his Innocence is not clear. … [Read more...]

In English law. Twelve acres and a half. … [Read more...]