In the laws of Oleron. To deny a seaman his mess. Literally, to deny the table cloth or victuals for three meals. … [Read more...]

A mercantile phrase applied to a ship or vessel that has been so long at sea as to justify the belief of her total loss. In another sense, a vessel is said to be out of time when, computed from her known day of sailing, the time that has elapsed exceeds the average duration of similar voyages at the same season of the year. The phrase is identical with "missing ship." 2 Duer, … [Read more...]

pleading, evidence. In actions of trespass, the declaration concludes by charging generally, that the defendant did other wrongs to the plaintiff to his great damage. When the injury is a continuation or consequence of the trespass declared on, the plaintiff may give evidence of such injury under this averment of other wrongs. … [Read more...]

A tax or charge formerly imposed by the state of Maryland for the inspection and marking of hogsheads of tobacco intended for export See Turner v. Maryland, 107 U. a 38, 2 Sup. Ct 44, 27 L. Ed. 370; Turner v. State, 55 Md. 264. … [Read more...]

In Saxon law. Oaths worth; oathworthy; worthy or entitled to make oath. Bract fols. 185, 292b. … [Read more...]