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POUSTIE

In Scotch law. Power. See LIEGE POUSTIE. A word formed from the Latin "potestas" … [Read more...] about POUSTIE

POTWALLOPER

A term formerly applied to voters in certain boroughs of England, where all who boll (wallop) a pot were entitled to vote. Webster. … [Read more...] about POTWALLOPER

POVERTY

by Law Professor

The poor, specifically those who are unable to or do not earn sufficient money to take care of their basic necessities. … [Read more...] about POVERTY

POULTRY COUNTER

by Law Professor

The name of a prison formerly existing in London. See COUNTER. … [Read more...] about POULTRY COUNTER

An affidavit, made and filed by one of the parties to a suit, that he is not able to furnish security for the final costs. The use of the term la confined to a few states. Cole v. Hoeburg, 36 Kan. 263, 13 Pac. 275. … [Read more...] about POVERTY AFFIDAVIT

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