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For some cause arising out of a maritime matter. 1 Pet. Adm. 92. Said to be Selden's translation of the French definition of admiralty jurisdiction, "pour le fait de la mer." Id. … [Read more...] about OB CAUSAM ALIQUAM A RE MARITIMA ORTAM

v. In legal proceedings, to object (e. gn to the admission of evidence) is to interpose a declaration to the effect that the particular matter or thing under consideration is not done or admitted with the consent of the party objecting, but is by him consicV ered improper or illegal, and referring the question of its propriety or legality to the court … [Read more...] about OBJECT (VERB)

On account of contiguity to the offense, i.e., being contaminated by conjunction with something illegal. For example, the cargo of a vessel, though not contraband or unlawful, may be condemned in admiralty, along with the vessel, when the vessel has been engaged in some service which renders her liable to seizure and confiscation. The cargo is then said to be condemned oft con … [Read more...] about OB CONTINENTIAM DELICTI

The act of a party who objects to some matter or proceeding in the course of a trial, (see OBJECT) or an argument or reason urged by him in support of his contention that the matter or proceeding objected to is Improper or illegal. … [Read more...] about OBJECTION

On account of connection; by reason of similarity. In Scotch law, this phrase expresses a ground for the consolidation of actions. … [Read more...] about OB CONTINGENTIAM