That part of a bill in chancery in which the plaintiff states the facts of his case; it is distinguished from the charging part of the hill and from the prayer. … [Read more...]

The name of an English statute passed the 13 Edwd. I. c. 1, the real design of which was to introduce perpetuities, and to strengthen the power of the barons. … [Read more...]

chancery practice. That part of a bill which contains a narrative of the facts and circumstances of the plaintiff's case, and the wrong or grievance of which he complains, and the names of the persons by whom done, and against whom he seeks redress, is called the stating part of the bill. … [Read more...]

civil law. A place where ships may ride in safety. … [Read more...]

In English law. The hall of the stationers' company, at which every person claiming copyright in a hook must register his title, in order to be able to bring actions against persons infringing it 2 Steph. Comm. 37-39. … [Read more...]