In old English law. A merchant denizen; one born within the Eng' lish pale. Blount. … [Read more...] about PALINGMAN
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PAPER
A written or printed document or instrument A document filed or introduced in evidence in a suit at law, as, ia the phrase "papers in the case" and in "papers on appeal." Any writing or printed document, including letters, memoranda, legal or business documents, and books of account as in the constitutional provision which protects the people from unreasonable searches and … [Read more...] about PAPER
PALLIO COOPERIRE
In old English law. An ancient custom, where children were born out of wedlock, and their parents afterwards intermarried. The children, together with the father and mother, stood under a cloth extended while the marriage was solemnized. It was in the nature of adoption. The children were legitimate by the civil, but not by the common, law. Jacob. … [Read more...] about PALLIO COOPERIRE
PAPER DAYS
Eng. law. Days on which special arguments are to take place. Tuesdays and Fridays in term time are paper days appointed by the court. … [Read more...] about PAPER DAYS
PALMER ACT
A name given to the English statute 19 & 20 Vict c 16, enabling a person accused of a crime committed out of the jurisdiction of the central criminal court to be-tried in that court. … [Read more...] about PALMER ACT