A royal forest founded by Henry VIII. … [Read more...]
WILL OR TESTAMENT
The legal declaration of a man's intentions of what he wills to be performed after his death. 2. The terms will and testament are synonymous, and they are used indifferently by common lawyers, or one for the other. Civilians use the term testament only. See Testament. 3. There are five essential requisites to make a good will. 4. 1. The testator must be legally capable of … [Read more...]
WINTER CIRCUIT
An occasional circuit appointed for the trial of prisoners, in England, and in some cases of civil causes between Michaelmas and Hilary terms. … [Read more...]
WILLA
In Hindu law. The relation between a master or patron and his freedman, and the relation between two persons who had made a reciprocal testamentary contract. Wharton. … [Read more...]
WINTER HETNING
The season between 11th November and 23d April, which is excepted from the liberty of commonlng in certain forests. St. 23 Car. II. c. 3. … [Read more...]