In England. A fund consisting of moneys which, having been paid into the court of chancery, are placed out for the benefit and better security of the suitors, including interest from the same. By St 82 & 88 Vict c. 91, i 4, the principal of this fund, amounting to over 3,000,000 pounds, was transferred to the commissioners for the reduction of the national debt Mozley & … [Read more...]

A payment to the lords of the wood on the Wealds of Kent, who used to visit those places in summer, when their under-tenants were bound to prepare little summer-houses for their reception, or else pay a composition in money. Cowell. … [Read more...]

In old English law. A small brook or stream of water. Cowell … [Read more...]

practice. The act of making a speech before a court and jury, after all the evidence has been heard, in favor of one of the parties in the cause, is called summing up. When the judge delivers his charge to the jury, he is also said to sum up the evidence in the case. 2. In summing up, the judge should, with much precision and clearness, state the issues joined between the … [Read more...]

In old English law. A plow land. 1 Inst 5. … [Read more...]