A special traverse used in an action of trover, alleging that defendant was not possessed, at the time of action brought, of the chattels alleged to have been converted by him. … [Read more...]
NON-USER
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...]
NOT PROVEN
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...]
NOOK OF LAND
In English law. Twelve acres and a half. … [Read more...]
NOT SATISFIED
A return sometimes made by sheriffs or constables to a writ of execution; but it is not a technical formula, and is condemned by the courts as ambiguous and insufficient See Martin v. Martin, 50 N. C. 346; Langford v. Few, 146 Mo. 142, 47 S. W. 927, 69 Am. St Rep. 606; Merries: v. Carter, 205 I1L 73, 68 N. E 750. … [Read more...]