In Saxon law. An accusation, impeachment, or charge of any offense. … [Read more...]
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TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In Saxon law. An accusation, impeachment, or charge of any offense. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
When a an accused person or a convicted criminal agrees to testify as a witness for the state against his associates or accomplices. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The great court-leet of the county, as the old county court was the court-baron. Of this the sheriff is judge, and the court is incident to his office; wherefore it is called the "sheriff's tourn;" and it had its name originally from the sheriff making a turn of circuit about his shire, and holding this court in each respective hundred. Wharton. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
One who unexpectedly changes sides, e.g. a turncoat witness who is to testify as a friendly witness but suddenly, during trial, becomes a hostile witness. … [Read more...]
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