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TREBLE DAMAGES

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remedies. In actions arising ex contractu some statutes give treble damages; and these statutes have been liberally construed to mean actually treble damages; for example, if the jury give twenty dollars damages for a forcible entry the court will award forty dollars more, so as to make the total amount of damages sixty dollars. 2. The construction on the words treble damages, … [Read more...]

TRET

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weights and measures. An allowance made for the water or dust that may be mixed with any commodity. It differs from tare. … [Read more...]

TREBUCKET

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The name of an engine of punishment, said to be synonymous with tumbrel, castigatory or cucking-stool. … [Read more...]

TRETHINGA

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In old English law. A trlthing; the court of a Trithing. … [Read more...]

TREE

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A woody plant, which in respect of thickness and height grows greater than any other plant. 2. Trees are part of the real estate while growing, and before they are severed from the freehold; but as soon as they are cut down, they are personal property. 3. Some trees are timber trees, while others do not bear that denomination. Vide Timber, and 2 Bl. Com. 281. 4. Trees belong to … [Read more...]

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