When a husband is compelled to seek the aid of a court of equity for the purpose of obtaining the possession or control of his wife's estate, that court will recognize the right of the wife to have a suitable and reasonable provision made, by settlement or otherwise, for herself and her children, out of the property thus brought within Its jurisdiction. This right is called the … [Read more...] about WIFE’S EQUITY
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WHORE
A whore is a woman who practices unlawful commerce with men, particularly one who does so for hire; a harlot; a concubine; a prostitute. Sheehey v. Cokley, 43 Iowa, 183, 22 Am. Rep. 230. … [Read more...] about WHORE
WHTTEFRIARS
A place in London be-tween the Temple and Blackfrlars, which was formerly a sanctuary, and therefore privileged from arrest Wharton. … [Read more...] about WHTTEFRIARS
WHTTTANWARII
In old English law. A class of offenders who whitened stolen ox-hides and horse-hides so that they could not be known and identified. … [Read more...] about WHTTTANWARII
WIC
A place on the seashore or the bank of a river. … [Read more...] about WIC