TABULA IN NAUFRAGIO

Latin: A plank in a shipwreck. This phrase is used metaphorically to designate the power subsisting in a third mortgagee, who took without notice of the second mortgage, to acquire-the flrst Incumbrance, attach it to his own, and thus squeeze out and get satisfaction, before the second is admitted to the fund. … [Read more...] about TABULA IN NAUFRAGIO

Lating meaning a table or tablet; a thin sheet of wood which when covered with wax was used for writing. … [Read more...] about TABULA

A synopsis in which many particulars are brought together in a general view; as genealogical tables, which are composed of the names of persons … [Read more...] about TABLES

In Louisiana this is a list of creditors of an insolvent estate, stating what each is entitled to. 4 N. S. 535. … [Read more...] about TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION

1. A chart, a list of items that summarizes a larger amount of information. 2. To delay, postpone, to shelf for later consideration. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A synopsis or condensed statement bringing together numerous items or details so as to be comprehended in a single view; as genealogical tables, exhibiting the names and relationships of all the … [Read more...] about TABLE