Lat. In Roman law. A subdivision of the as, containing four uncice; the proportion of four-twelfths or one-third. 2 Bl. Comm. 462, note m. A copper coin of the value of one-third of the as. Brande. In feudal law. Dower or third. 2 Bl. Comm. 129. … [Read more...] about TRIENS
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TRIPLE DAMAGES
Another term for treble damages. … [Read more...] about TRIPLE DAMAGES
TRIER OF FACT
The one hearing, weighing the evidence and making a decision. If a trial by judge then the judge is the trier of fact, otherwise it is the jury. An ALJ may be the trier of fact in administrative law hearings. … [Read more...] about TRIER OF FACT
TRIAL BY ORDEAL
A criminal or civil trial taking place in medieval England, typically involving torture or drowning. … [Read more...] about TRIAL BY ORDEAL
TRIGAMUS
In old English law. One who has been thrice married ; one who, at different times and successively, has had three wives; a trigamist 3 Inst. 8a … [Read more...] about TRIGAMUS