civil law. The name of an action introduced by the proctor Publicius, the object of which was to recover a thing which had been lost. … [Read more...]

pleading. These old French words signify since the last continuance. 2. Formerly there were formal adjournments or continuances of the proceedings in a suit, for certain purposes, from one term to another; and during the interval the parties were of course out of court. When any matter arose which was a ground of defence, since the last continuance, the defendant was allowed to … [Read more...]

One versed in, or writing upon, public law, the science and principles of government, or international law. … [Read more...]

L. Fr. Younger; subordinate 5 associate. The title by which the justices and barons of the several common law courts at Westminster are distinguished from the chief justice and chief baron. … [Read more...]

The doing of a thing in the view of all persons who choose to be present. 2. The law requires that courts should be open to the public, there can therefore be no secret tribunal, except the grand jury and all judgments are required to be given in public. 3. Publicity must be given to the acts of the legislature before they can be in force, but in general their being recorded in … [Read more...]