In English law. An officer appointed by the marshal of the king's bench to attend upon the judges with a kind of rod or staff tipped with silver, who take into their custody all prisoners, either committed or turned over by the judges at their chambers, etc. Jacob. In American law. An ofllcer appointed by the court whose duty is to wait upon the court when it is in session, … [Read more...]

pleading. At the top of every declaration the name of the court is usually stated, with the term of which the declaration is filed, and in the margin the venue, namely, the city or county where the cause is intended to be tried is set down. The first two of these compose what is called the title of the declaration. … [Read more...]

Eng. law. A right to the tenth part of the produce of, lands, the stocks upon lands, and the personal industry of the inhabitants. These tithes are raised for the support of the clergy. 2. Fortunately, in the United States, the clergy can be supported by the zeal of the people for religion, and there are, no tithes. … [Read more...]

A report issued after a title search and which provides comprehensive information about a parcel of real property including the title owners of the property, the tax rate and what tax may be due as well as any encumbrances. … [Read more...]

One who gathers tithes. … [Read more...]