The militia; the part of a community trained to martial exercises. … [Read more...]

A lot piece or parcel of land of greater or less size the term not importing. in itself any precise dimension. … [Read more...]

A trade-name is a name which by user and reputation has acquired the property of indicating that a certain, trade or occupation is carried on by a particular person. The name may be that of a person, place, or thing, or it may be what is called j.a. "fancy name," (I. e., a name having no sense as applied to the particular trade) or word Invented for the occasion, and having no … [Read more...]

You deliver to bail. In old English practice. The name of a writ which might be issued in behalf of a party who, upon the writ de odio et atia, had been found to have been maliciously accused of a crime, commanding the sheriff that if the prisoner found twelve good and lawful men of the county who would be mainpernors for him, he should deliver him in bail to those twelve, … [Read more...]

One who makes it his business to buy merchandise or goods and chattels, and to sell the same for the purpose of making a profit. The quantum of dealing is immaterial, when an intention to deal generally exists. 2. Questions as to who is a trader most frequently arise under the bankrupt laws, and the most difficult among them are those cases where the party follows a business … [Read more...]