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Latin: A writ directing a grant of the first benefice in the sovereign's gift Cowell. Primo ezentienda est verbl Tie, me sermonis vitio obstrnatur oratlo, atre lea sine argnmentis. Co. Litt 68. The full meaning of a word should be ascertained at the outset, in order that the sense may not be lost by defect of expression, and that the law be not without reasons. … [Read more...] about PRIMO BENEFICIO

That which is first or principal; as primary evidence, or that evidence which is to be admitted in the first instance, as distinguished from secondary evidence, which is allowed only when primary evidence cannot be had. 2. A primary obligation is one which is the principal object of the contract; for example, the primary obligation of the seller is to deliver the thing sold, … [Read more...] about PRIMARY

Latin: To the'one flrst coming. An executor anciently paid debts as they were presented, whether the assets were sufficient to meet all debts or not Stlm. Law Gloss. … [Read more...] about PRIMO VENIENTI

The best evidence of which the case in its nature is susceptible. PRIMARY POWERS. The principal authority given by a principal to his agent; it differs from mediate powers. … [Read more...] about PRIMARY EVIDENCE

1. The state of being the first-born among several children of the same parents; seniority by birth in the same family. 8. The superior or exclusive right possessed by the eldest son, and particularly, his right to succeed to the estate of his ancestor, In right of his seniority by birth, to the exclusion of younger sons. … [Read more...] about PRIMOGENITURE