In English lunacy practice, when a person has been found a lunatic, the next step is to submit to the master a scheme called a "state of facts and proposal," showing what is the position in life, property, aqd income of the lunatic, who are his next of kin and heir at law, who are proposed as his committees, and what annual sum is "proposed to be allowed for his maintenance, … [Read more...]

Having a right to file a lawsuit. Only a person or party that has actually been injured and has a cause of action can file a lawsuit. For example, a women's rights group cannot file a claim against one who has discriminated against women at a large corporation; only the victim, a woman who has actually suffered an injury as a result of the discrimination has standing to file a … [Read more...]

The thoughts and mental condition of a person at a particular time or during some event which may affect or not affect the manner in which that person reacts to a situation. … [Read more...]

A district which includes all parts of Devon and Cornwall where some tin work is situate and in actual operation. The tin miners of the stannaries have certain peculiar customs and privileges. Stannary courts. Courts in Devonshire and Cornwall for the administration of justice among the miners and tinners. These courts were held before the lord warden and his deputies by virtue … [Read more...]

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