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Evidence of a witness; evidence given by a witness, under oath or affirmation; as distinguished from evidence derived from writings, and other sources. Testimony is not synonymous with evidence. It is but a species, a class, or kind of evidence. Testimony is the evidence given by witnesses. Evidence is whatever may be given to the jury as tending to prove a case. It includes … [Read more...] about TESTIMONY

A legal treatise which lays down principles or collects decisions on any branch of the law. … [Read more...] about TEXT-BOOK

The state or condition of dying after making a will, which was valid at the time of testator's death. Opposed to "intestacy." … [Read more...] about TESTACY

A woman who makes a will; a woman who dies leaving a will; a female testator. … [Read more...] about TESTATRIX

A disposition of personal property to take place after the owner's decease, according to his desire and direction. Pluche v. Jones, 54 Fed. 865, 4 C. C. A. 622; Aubert's Appeal, 109 Pa. 447, 1 Atl. 336; Conklin v. Egerton, 21 Wend. (N. T.) 436; Ragsdale v. Booker, 2 Strob. Eq. (S. C.) 34a A testament is the act of last will, clothed with certain solemnities, by which the … [Read more...] about TESTAMENT