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THIRD PARTY DEFENDANT

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The party that the original defendant brings into a lawsuit in a third party action. … [Read more...]

THELUSSON ACT

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The statute 39 & 40 Geo. III. c. 98, which restricted accumulations to a term of twenty-one years from the testator's death. It was passed in consequence of litigation over the will of one Thelusson. … [Read more...]

THEME

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In Saxon law. The power of having jurisdiction over naifs or villeins, with their suits or offspring, lands, goods, and chattels. Co. Litt 116a. … [Read more...]

THANAGE OF THE KING

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A certain pait of the king's land or property, of which the ruler or governor was called "thane." Cowell. … [Read more...]

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