A code of maritime laws published at the island of Oleron In the twelfth century by Eleanor of Gui-enne. They were adopted In England successively under Richard I., Henry III., and Edward III., and are often cited before the admiralty courts. De Lovio v. Bolt, 2 Gall. 398, Fed. Cas. No. 3,776. … [Read more...] about OLERON, LAWS OF
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OFFENSIVE
In the law relating to nuisances and similar matters, this term means noxious, causing annoyance, discomfort, or painful or disagreeable sensations. As occasionally used in criminal law and statutes, an "offensive weapon" is primarily one. meant and adapted for attack and the infliction of injury, but practically the term includes anything that would come within the description … [Read more...] about OFFENSIVE
OFFICIAL
civil and canon laws. In the ancient civil law, the person who was the minister of, or attendant upon a magistrate, was called the official. 2. In the canon law, the person to whom the bishop generally commits the charge of his spiritual jurisdiction, bears this name. … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL
OFFENSIVE COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL
See collateral estoppel, it is the legal doctrine preventing a defendant from re-litigating an issue after it has been decided in a court of law (as opposed to an appeal of the same issue.) … [Read more...] about OFFENSIVE COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL
OFFICIAL (ADJ.)
(adj.) Pertaining to an office; invested with the character of an officer; proceeding from, sanctioned by, or done by, an officer. Demi-official. Partly official or authorized. Having color of official right-Official act. One done by an officer in his official capacity under color and by virtue of his office. Turner v. Sisson, 137 Mass. 192; Lam mon v. Feusire, 111 U. S. 17, 4 … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL (ADJ.)