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
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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
ORDINUM FIGITIVI
In old English law. Those of the religious who deserted their houses, and, throwing off the habits, renounced their particular order In contempt of their oath and other obligations. Paroch. Antlq. 388. cheap dissertation … [Read more...] about ORDINUM FIGITIVI
ORIGINAL EVIDENCE
An original document that is entered into evidence. May also refer to first hand evidence. … [Read more...] about ORIGINAL EVIDENCE
ORDEAL
An ancient superstitious mode of tribal. When in a criminal case the accused was arraigned, be might select the mode of trial either by God and his country, that is, by jury; or by God only, that is by ordeal. 2. The trial by ordeal was either by fire or by water. Those who were tried by the former passed barefooted and blindfolded over nine hot glowing ploughshares; or were to … [Read more...] about ORDEAL