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...] about YORK, CUSTOM OF
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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...] about YORK, STATUTE OF
YARD
(A) A measure of length, containing three feet, or thirty-six inches. (B) estates. A piece of land enclosed for the use and accommodation of the inhabitants of a house. … [Read more...] about YARD
YARDLAND
or virgata terra is a quantity of land, said by some to be twenty acres, but by Coke to be of uncertain extent. … [Read more...] about YARDLAND
YEA AND NAY
Yes and no. According to a charter of Athelstan, the people of Itipon were to be believed in all actions or suits upon their yea and nay, without the necessity of taking any oath. Brown. … [Read more...] about YEA AND NAY