STUMPAGE

The sum agreed to he paid to an owner of land for trees standing (or lying) upon his land, the purchaser being permitted to enter upon the land and to cut down and remove the trees; in other words, it is the price paid for a license to cut Blood v. Drummond, 67 Me. 478. … [Read more...] about STUMPAGE

Latin: In old English law. Vicious pleading, for which a fine was imposed by King John, supposed to be the origin of the fines for beau-pleader. Crabb, Eng. Law, 135 … [Read more...] about STULTILOQUIUM

To make or declare insane. It is a general rule in the English law, that a man shall not be permitted to stultify himself; that is, he shall not be allowed to plead his insanity to avoid a contract. 2. In the United States, this rule seems to have been exploded, and the party may himself avoid his acts except those of record, and contracts for necessaries and services rendered, … [Read more...] about STULTIFY

The professional robe worn by barristers of the outer bar; viz., those who have not been admitted to the rank of king's counsel. Brown. … [Read more...] about STUFF GOWN

A whore, harlot or courtesan. This word was anciently used for an addition. It occurs as an addition to the name of a woman in a return made by a jury in the sixth year of Henry V. Wharton. … [Read more...] about STRUMPET