In old English law. Poundage; i.e., a duty paid to the crown according to the weight of merchandise. Pondus regis- The king's weight; the standard weight appointed by the king. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PONDUS
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POPE NICHOLAS’ TAXATION
The first fruits (primitiae or annates) were the flrst year's profits of all the spiritual preferments in the kingdom, according to a rate made by Walter, bishop of Norwich, in the time of Pope Innocent II., and afterwards advanced in value in the time of Pope Nicholas IV. This last valuation was begun A. D. 1288, and finished 1292, and is still preserved in the exchequer. The … [Read more...] about POPE NICHOLAS’ TAXATION
PONE
In English practice. An original writ formerly used for the purpose of removing suits from the court baron or county court into the superior courts of common law. It was also the proper writ to remove all suits which were before the sheriff by writ of justices. But this writ is now in disuse, the writ of certiorari being the ordinary process by which at the present day a cause … [Read more...] about PONE
POPERY
The religion of the Roman Catholic Church, comprehending doctrines and practices. … [Read more...] about POPERY
PONE PER VADIUM
In English practice. An obsolete writ to the sheriff to summon the defendant to appear and answer the plaintiff's suit, on his putting In sureties to prosecute. It was so called from the words of the writ, "pone per vadium et salvos plegios," "put by gage and safe pledges, A. B., the defendant" … [Read more...] about PONE PER VADIUM