lex scripta. Statute law; law deriving its force from express legislative enactment. This consists of the constitution of the United States the constitutions of the several states the acts of the different legislatures, as the acts of congress, and of the legislatures of the several states, and of treaties. See Statute. … [Read more...]

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An injury; a tort a violation of right. In its most usual sense, wrong signifies an injury committed to the person or property of another, or to his relative rights, unconnected with contract; and these wrongs are committed with or without force. But in a more extended signification, wrong includes the violation of a contract; a failure by a man to perform his undertaking or … [Read more...]

One who commits an injury, a tortfeasor. … [Read more...]

In English law. A writ directing an action brought in a superior court to be tried in an inferior court or before the under sheriff, under St. 3 & 4 Wm. IV. c. 42. It is now superseded by the county courts act of 1867, c. 142, … [Read more...]