Scotch law. He who has attested a deed or other writing. 2. When witnesses attest a deed without knowing the grantor, and seeing him subscribe, or bearing him own his subscription, and the deed happens to be forged, the witnesses are declared accessory to forgery. … [Read more...]

The chair that rests upon the raised area on the side of the judge's bench, next to the jury box, where a witness gives testimony under oath. … [Read more...]

Old English language meaning bear witness to the following or take notice. Usually used to say persons named and signed a document witnessed the signators affixing their signature to a document. … [Read more...]

To deduct or hold something back. … [Read more...]

In a deed or other formal instrument, is that part which conies after the recitals, or, where there are no recitals, after the parties. It usually commences with a reference to the agreement or intention to be effectuated, then states or re-fers to the consideration, and concludes with the operative words and parcels, if any. Where a deed effectuates two distinct objects, there … [Read more...]