(Orphans' Court) The name of a court in some of the states, having jurisdiction of the estates and persons of orphans. … [Read more...] about ORPHANS COURT
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ORPHANS’ COURT
In American law. Courts of probate jurisdiction, in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. … [Read more...] about ORPHANS’ COURT
ORTELLI
The claws of a dog's foot. Kitch. … [Read more...] about ORTELLI
ORDINIS BENEFICIUM
Latin: In the civil law. The benefit or privilege of order; the privilege which a surety for a debtor had of requiring that his principal should be discussed, or thoroughly prosecuted, before the creditor could resort to him. Nov. 4, c. 1; Heinecc. Elem. lib. 3, tit. 21, 883. … [Read more...] about ORDINIS BENEFICIUM
ORIGINAL ENTRY
The first entry made by a merchant, tradesman, or other person in his account books, charging another with merchandise, materials, work, or labor, or cash, on a contract made between them. 2. This subject will be divided into three sections. 1. The form of the original entry. 2. The proof of such entry. 3. The effect. 3. Section 1. To make a valid original entry it must possess … [Read more...] about ORIGINAL ENTRY