In old Scotch law. A twentieth part of the movable estate of a person dying, which was due to the bishop of the diocese within which the person resided. Bell. … [Read more...]

That the parties do replead. The form of the judgment on award of a repleader. 2 Salk. 579. … [Read more...]

A proportional part or share, the proportional part of a demand or liability, falling upon each of those who are collectlvely responsible for the whole. … [Read more...]

That the bill be quashed. The coinnion-law form of a judgment sustaining a plea in abatement, where the proceeding is by bill, i.e., by a capias instead of by original writ. … [Read more...]

A writ to exempt a clerk of the chancery from the contribution towards the proctors of the clergy in parliament etc. Beg. Orig. 261. … [Read more...]