In English law. Persons who carried wool, etc., to the sea-side by night, in order that it might be shipped off contrary to law. Jacob. … [Read more...]

practice. Hear; do you hear. In order to attract attention immediately before he makes proclamation, the cryer of the court cries Oyez, Oyez, which is generally corruptly pronounced O yes. Hear ye. A word used in courts by the public crier to command attention when a proclamation is about to be made. … [Read more...]

In English law. The offense of transporting wool or sheep out of the kingdom ; so called from Its being usually carried on in the night. 4 Bl. Comm. 154. … [Read more...]

When a defendant is released from custody, without paying bail and promising to make required court appearances. Only those with minimal risk are released OR such as when there is minimal flight risk due to a strong tie to the community (family with children and steady job) and no prior history of failing to appear in court. Very serious charges (such as murder) will not or … [Read more...]

property. The owner is he who has dominion of a thing real or person-al, corporeal or incorporeal, which he has a right to enjoy and to do with as he pleases, even to spoil or destroy it, as far as the law permits, unless he be prevented by some agreement or covenant which restrains his right. 2. The right of the owner is more extended than that of him who has only the use of … [Read more...]