(A) conveyancing. By the laws of Connecticut, it is the common practice there for the owner of land to execute a quit claim deed to a purchaser who has neither possession nor pretense of claim, and as by the laws of that state the delivery of the deed amounts to the delivery of possession, this operates as a conveyance without warranty. It is, however, essential that the land … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning He who does not prohibit when he is able to prohibit, is in fault. … [Read more...]

That which is paid, is paid according to the manner of the payor. … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning He who does wrong when drunk must be punished when sober. … [Read more...]

In old English practice. A writ which lay for die grantee of a reversion or remainder, where the particular tenant would not attorn, for the purpose of compelling him. Termes de la Ley; Cowell. … [Read more...]