An English sTatute limiting the duration of every parliament to three years, unless sooner dissolved. It was passed by the long parliament in 1640, and afterwards repealed, and the term was fixed at seven years by the septennial act, (St. 1 Geo. I. St. 2, c. 38.) … [Read more...] about TRIENNIAL ACT
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TRIPLE DAMAGES
Another term for treble damages. … [Read more...] about TRIPLE DAMAGES
TRIENS
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
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