An ancient writ, which lay for one who had a right to present to a church for a turn against the proprietary. Fleta, 1. 5, c. 6. … [Read more...]

Wherefore he obstructed. In old English practice. A writ which lay for one who, having a liberty to pass through his neighbor's ground, could not enjoy his right because the owner had so obstructed it. Cowell. … [Read more...]

Latin meaning How much, an amount. … [Read more...]

estates. One which has a qualification subjoined to it, and which must be determined whenever the qualification annexed to it is at an end. A Limitation to a man and his heirs on the part of his father, affords an example of this species of estate. … [Read more...]

equity practice. An issue directed by a court of equity to be tried in a court of law, to ascertain by a trial before a jury, the amount of damages suffered by the non-performance of some collateral undertaking which a penalty has been given to secure. When such damages have thus been ascertained the court will grant relief upon their payment. … [Read more...]