That which has been decided by a final judgment, by a tribunal of competent jurisdiction, from which there can be no appeal, either because the appeal did not lie, or because the time fixed by law for the appealing has elapsed, or because it has been confirmed on the appeal. Vide res judicata. 2. The Roman law agrees with ours, for it requires a final judgment or sentence … [Read more...] about THING ADJUDGED
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THIRDBOROUGH, OR THIRDBOROW
An under-constable. Cowell. … [Read more...] about THIRDBOROUGH, OR THIRDBOROW
THINGS
The most general denomination of the subjects of property, as contradistinguished from persons. 2 Bl. Comm. 16. The word "estate" in general is applicable to anything of which riches or fortune may consist. The word is likewise relative to the word "things," which is the second object of jurisprudence, the rules of which are applicable to persona things, and actions. Civ. Code … [Read more...] about THINGS
THIRDINGS
The third part of the corn growing on the land, due to the lord for a heriot on the death of his tenant, witH-in the the manor of Turfat, in Hereford. Blount. … [Read more...] about THIRDINGS
THINGUS
In Saxon law. A thane or nobleman; knight or freeman. Cowell. … [Read more...] about THINGUS