The black book or register in the exchequer; chartularles of abbeys, cathedrals, etc. … [Read more...] about NIGER LEBER
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NISI PRIUS
These words, which signify 'unless before,' are the name of a court. The name originated as follows: Formerly, an action was triable only in the court where it was brought. But, it was provided by Magna Charta, in ease of the subject, that assises of novel disseisin and mort d'ancestor (then the most usual remedies,) should thenceforward instead of being tried at Westminster, … [Read more...] about NISI PRIUS
NO SHOW
When a person fails to show up or appear at a place where the person was expected, for example, a missed flight on an airplane. … [Read more...] about NO SHOW
NIGHT
As to what, by the common law, is reckoned night and what day, it seems to be the general opinion that, if there be daylight, or crepusculumr enough begun or left to discern a man's face, that is considered day; and night is when It is so dark that the countenance of a man cannot be discerned. 1 Hale, P. C. 350. However, the limit of 9 P.M. to 6 A.M. has been fixed by statute, … [Read more...] about NIGHT
NISI PRIUS ROLL
Eng. practice. A transcript of a case made from the plea roll, and includes the declaration, plea, replication, rejoinder and the issue. Eunom. Dial. 2, 28, 29, p. 110, 111. After the nisi prius roll is returned from the trial, it assumes the name of posted. … [Read more...] about NISI PRIUS ROLL