An ancient hundred in Worcestershire, so called from Bishop Oswald, who obtained it from King Edgar, to be given to St. Mary's Church in Worcester. It was exempt from the sheriff's jurisdiction, and comprehends 300 hides of land. CamL Brit … [Read more...]
OUT OF TERM
At a time when no term of the court is belug held; in the Vacation or interval which elapses between terms of the "court See McNeill v. Hodges, 99 N. C. 248, 6 S. E. 127. … [Read more...]
OTC
Over The Counter … [Read more...]
OUT OF THE STATE
In reference to rights, liabilities, or jurisdictions arising out of the common law, this phrase is equivalent to "beyond sea," which see. In other connections, it means physically beyond the territorial limits of the particular state in question, or constructively so,' as in the case of a foreign corporation. See Faw v. Rober-deau, 3 Cranch, 177, 2 L. Ed. 402; Foster v. … [Read more...]
OTER LA TOUAILLE
In the laws of Oleron. To deny a seaman his mess. Literally, to deny the table cloth or victuals for three meals. … [Read more...]