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RUNRIG LANDS

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Lands In Scotland where the ridges of a field belong alternatively to different proprietors. Anciently this kind of possession was advantageous In giving a united interest to tenants to resist inroads. By the act of 1695, a 23, a division of these lands was authorized, with the exception of lands belonging to corporations. Wharton. … [Read more...]

RULING

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Any decision a judge makes during the course of a lawsuit. … [Read more...]

RUPEE

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A silver coin of India, rated at 2s. for the current and 2s. 3d. for the Bombay, rupee. … [Read more...]

ROTURIER

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Fr. In old French and Canadian law. A free tenant of land on services exigible either in money or in kind. Steph. Lect 229. A free commoner; one who held of a superior, .but could have no Inferior below him. … [Read more...]

RUDENESS

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crim. law. An impolite action; contrary to the usual rules observed in society, committed by one person against another. 2. This is a relative term which it is difficult to define: those acts which one friend might do to another, could not be justified by persons altogether unacquainted persons moving in polished society could not be permitted to do to each other, what boatmen, … [Read more...]

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