An ancient custom in a borough in the county of Hereford, so called because thirty burgesses paid ld. rent for their houses to the bishop, who was lord of the manor. Wharton. … [Read more...]

Latin: In Saxon law. A threefold necessity or burden. A term used to denote the three things from contributing to the performance of which no lands were exempted, viz., pontis reparations (the repair of bridges,) arcis constructio, (the building of castles,) et expeditio contra hostcm, (military service against an enemy.) 1 Bl. Comm. 263, 357. … [Read more...]

The court held for a tridlng or trlthing. Cowell. … [Read more...]

practice. Persons appointed according to law to try whether a person challenged to the favor is or is not qualified to serve on the jury. They do not exceed two in number without the consent of the prosecutor and defendant, or some special case is alleged by one of them, or when only one juror has been sworn and two triors are appointed with him. 2. Where the challenge is made … [Read more...]

In old English law. The Bpace of three days. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 31, … [Read more...]