pleading. This is a technical phrase indispensable in describing a forcible entry in an indictment. No other word or circumlocution will answer the same purpose. … [Read more...] about WITH STRONG HAND
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WIGREVE
In old English law. The overseer of a wood. Cowell. … [Read more...] about WIGREVE
WILLFULLY
Intentionally. In charging certain offenses it is required that theyshould be stated to be dutifully done. … [Read more...] about WILLFULLY
WIGS
Wildly Important Goals … [Read more...] about WIGS
WILLS ACT
In England (1) The staute 32 Hen. VIII. c 1, passed in 1540, by which persons seised in fee simple of lands holden in socage tenure were enabled to devise the same at their will and pleasure, except to bodies corporate; and those who held estates by the tenure of chivalry were enabled to devise two-third parts thereof. (2) The statute 7 Wm. IV. A 1 Vict c. 26, passed in 1837, … [Read more...] about WILLS ACT