Kindred between two persons. Dig. 38, 16, 8. Proximus est sui nemo antecedit, supremus est quem nemo sequitur. He is next whom no one precedes; he is last whom no one follows. Dig. 50, 16, 92. … [Read more...]

Temporary remedy granted by a court of law that … [Read more...]

A term used in Louisiana, which signifies nearly the same as attachment of property. 2. It is regulated by the Code of Practice as follows, namely: Art. 284. The plaintiff may, in certain caws, hereafter provided, obtain the provisional seizure of the property which he holds in pledge, or on which he has a privilege, in order to secure the payment of his claim. 3. Art. 285. … [Read more...]

Latin: In English history. Those acts of parliament which were passed to curb the arbitrary power of the crown. See PROVISION. … [Read more...]

Food for man; victuals. 2. As good provisions contribute so much to the health and comfort of man, the law requires that they shall be wholesome; he who sells unwholesome provisions, may therefore be punished for a misdemeanor. 3. And in the sale of provisions, the rule is, that the seller impliedly warrants that they are wholesome. … [Read more...]