P

civil law. That which descends to us from our ascendants. Dig. 23, 3, 5. … [Read more...] about PROFECTITUS

1. The advance in the price of goods sold beyond the cost of purchase. The gain made by the sale of produce or manufactures, after deducting the value of the labor, materials, rents, and all expenses, together with the interest of the capital employed. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In general, by this term is understood the benefit which a man derives from a … [Read more...] about PROFITS

In old English law. An offer or proffer; an offer or endeavor to proceed in an action, by any man concerned to do so. Cowell. A return made by a sheriff of his accounts Into the exchequer; a payment made on such return. Id. … [Read more...] about PROFER

Lat. In the civil law. A grandson-in-law. Dig. 38, 10, 4, 6. … [Read more...] about PROGENER

L. Lat. He produces in court. In old practice, these words were inserted in a declaration, as an allegation that the plaintiff was ready to produce, or did actually produce, in court, the deed or other written instrument on which his suit was founded, in order that the court might inspect the same and the defendant hear it read. The same formula was used where the defendant … [Read more...] about PROFERT IN CURIA