Lat. In the civil law. The reply of the plaintiff to the rejoinder of the defendant. It corresponds to the surrejoinder of common law. Inst 4, 14; Bract. 1. 5, t 5, c. L … [Read more...]
TROY WEIGHT
A weight of twelve ounces to the pound, having its name from Troyes, a city in France. … [Read more...]
TRIPLICATION
pleading. This was formerly used in pleading instead of rebutter. … [Read more...]
TRUANCY
The failure or refusal of a minor to attend school (minors are required to attend) without any justification or permission. … [Read more...]
TRISTRIS
In old forest law. A freedom from the duty of attending the lord of a forest when engaged in the chase. Spelman. … [Read more...]