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Eng. law. One who holds a fee simple; in pleadings, he is called simply tenant. He differs from a tenant by the manner in this, that the latter holds a less estate than a fee which remains in the reversioner. 2. A veray tenant by the manner is the same as tenant by the manner, with this difference only, that the fee simple, instead of remaining in the land, is given by him or … [Read more...] about VERAY TENANT OR TRUE TENANT

L. Latin: In Scotch law. Verging towards poverty; in declining circumstances. 2 Vergers. In English law. Officers who carry white wands before the justices of either bench. Cowell Mentioned In Fleta, as officers of the king's court, who oppressed the people by demanding exorbitant fees. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 38. … [Read more...] about VERGENS AD INOPIAM

A member of a panel of Jurors; a juror summoned by a writ of venire facias. … [Read more...] about VENIREMAN

Lat. (Plural of verbum.) Words. Verba cancellarise. Words of the chancery. The technical style of writs framed m the office of chancery. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 10, … [Read more...] about VERBA

(A) pleading. Whenever new matter is introduced on either side, the plea must conclude with a verification or averment, in order that the other party may have an opportunity of answering it. 2. The usual verification of a plea containing matter of fact, is in these words, And this he is ready to verify, 3. In one instance however, new matter need not conclude with a … [Read more...] about VERIFICATION