The return on investment in a bond, what is received from the time issued through when the bond matures. … [Read more...]
YIELDING AND PAYING
In conveyancing. The Initial words of that clause in leases in which the rent to be paid by the lessee is mentioned and reserved. … [Read more...]
YOKELET
A little farm, requiring but a yoke of oxen to till it. … [Read more...]
YORK, CUSTOM OF
A custom of the province of York in England, by which the effects of an Intestate, after payment of his debts, are in general divided according to the ancient universal doctrine of the pars ra-tionabilis; that is, one-third each to the widow, children, and administrator. 2 Bl. Comm. 518. … [Read more...]
YORK, STATUTE OF
An important English statute passed at the city of York, in the twelfth year of Edward II., containing provisions on the subject of attorneys, witnesses, the taking of inquests by nisi prius, etc. 2 Reeve, Eng. Law, 200-302. … [Read more...]