In forest law. A court holden before the verderors, as judges, by the steward of the sweinmote, thrice in every year, the sweins or freeholders within the forest composing the jury. Its principal jurisdiction was-First, to inquire into the oppressions and grievances committed by the officers of the forest; and, secondly, to receive and try presentments certified from the court … [Read more...]
Sw. J.L. & Trade Americas
Southwestern Journal of Law and Trade in the Americas … [Read more...]
SWELL
To enlarge or increase. In an action of tort circumstances of aggravation may ''swell" the damages. … [Read more...]
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SWIFT WITNESS
A term colloquially applied to a witness who is unduly zealous or partial for the side which calls him, and who betrays his bias by his extreme readiness to answer questions or volunteer information. … [Read more...]