A common law rule that prohibits suspending the transfer of property for a time that is greater than either (a) 21 years or (b) 21 years after the last identifiable individual living at the time the interest was created (life in being). The goal of this rule is to prevent the control of property by an individual long after they have died. … [Read more...]

crim. law. A disturbance of the peace by persons assembled together with an intention to do a thing, which, if executed, would have made them rioters, and actually making a motion towards the execution of their purpose. 2. It generally agrees in all particulars with a riot, except only in this, that it may be a complete offence without the execution of the intended enterprise. … [Read more...]

An ex parte order (made pursuant to only one party) that will go into effect unless the party that is affected can convince the court that the order should not go into effect. … [Read more...]

Fr. In French Insurance law. The way that is taken to make the voyage insured The direction of the voyage assured. … [Read more...]

An order made by a court having competent jurisdiction. 2. Rules of court are either general or special; the former are the laws by which the practice of the court is governed; the latter are special orders made in particular cases. 3. Disobedience to these is punished by giving judgment against the disobedient party, or by attachment for contempt. … [Read more...]