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OWNERSHIP IN COMMON

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Joint ownership where, at death of an owner, that owner's share may pass to the heirs of the deceased. … [Read more...]

OXER

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In Scotch law. Usury; the taking of interest for money, contrary to law. Bell. … [Read more...]

OXFILD

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A restitution anciently made by a hundred or county for any wrong done by one that was within the same. Lamb. Arch. 125. … [Read more...]

OXGANG

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In old English law. As much land as an ox could till. Co. Litt 5a. A measure of land of uncertain quantity. In Scotland, it consisted of thirteen acres. Spelman. … [Read more...]

OXGANG OF LAND

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old Eng. law. An uncertain quantity of land, but, according to some opinions, it contains fifteen acres. Co. Litt. 69 a. … [Read more...]

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