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OYER

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In old practice. Hearing; the hearing a deed read, which a party sued on a bond, etc., might pray or demand, and it was then read to him by the other party; the entry on the record being, "et ei legitur in haeo verba," (and it is read to him in these words.) Steph. PI. 67, 68; 3 Bl. Comm. 299; 3 Salk. 119. In modern practice. A copy of a bond or specialty sued upon, given to … [Read more...]

OYER AND TERMINER

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A half French phrase applied in England to the assizes, which are so called from the commission of oyer and terminer directed to the judges, empowering them to "inquire, hear, and determine" all treasons, felonies, and misdemeanors. This commission is now issued regularly, but was formerly used only on particular occasions, as upon sudden outrage or insurrection in any place. … [Read more...]

OVERLIVE

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To survive; to live longer than another. Finch, Law, b. 1, c 3, no. 58; 1 Leon. L … [Read more...]

OWLER

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Eng. law. One guilty of the offence of owling. … [Read more...]

OVERNIGHT DELIVERY

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Delivery guaranteed on the follow day after receipt by the shipping company. … [Read more...]

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