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(A) This term is used to signify the relations of a party who has died intestate. 2. In general no one comes within this term who is not included in the provisions of the statutes of distribution. A wife cannot, in general, claim as next of kin of her husband, nor a husband as next of kin of his wife. But when there are circumstances in a will which induce a belief of an … [Read more...] about NEXT OF KIN

A term used in the law of insurance in cases of adjustment of a loss, when it has been but partial. In making such adjustment the rule is to apply the old materials towards the payment of the new, by deducting the value of them from the gross amount of the expenses for repairs, and to allow the deduction of one-third new for old upon the balance. … [Read more...] about NEW FOR OLD

Latin: In Roman law. In ancient times the nexum seems to have been a species of formal contract, involving a loan of money, and attended with peculiar consequences, solemnized with the "copper and balance." Later, it appears to have been used as a general term for any contract struck with those ceremonies, and heuce to have Included the special form of conveyance called … [Read more...] about NEXUM

L, Fr. Not Litt … [Read more...] about NEMY

A name given to the English house of commons in the time of Henry VIIL … [Read more...] about NETHER HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT