"Because the purchasers" The title of the statute of Westminster" (18 Edw. I. c 1.) This statute took from the tenants of common lords the feudal liberty they claimed of disposing of part of their lands to hold of themselves, and, instead of it, gave them a general liberty to sell all or any part, to hold of the next superior lord, which they could not have done before without … [Read more...]

Because it issued erroneously, or through mistake. A term in old English practice. Tel. 83. … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning He who is in the womb is considered as already born as far as his benefit is considered. … [Read more...]

Latin: Because he fears or apprehends. In equity practice. The technical name of a bill filed by a party who seeks the aid of a court of equity, because he fears some future probable injury to his rights or interests. 2 Story, Eq. Jur. … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning He who has not does not give. … [Read more...]