Legal Term Dictionary

The name given to the ancient system of law of Ireland as it existed at the time of its conquest by Henry II.; and derived from the title of the judges, who were denominated "Brehons."

The name given to the ancient system of law of Ireland as it existed at the time of its conquest by Henry II.; and derived from the title of the judges, who were denominated "Brehons." Less...

A payment in bran, which tenants anciently made to feed their lords' hounds.

A payment in bran, which tenants anciently made to feed their lords' hounds. Less...

In the civil law. Persons appointed to take care of houses destined to receive foundlings.

In the civil law. Persons appointed to take care of houses destined to receive foundlings. Less...

This word, in a will, may include sisters, as well as brothers, of the person indicated; it is not necessarily limited to the masculine gender. Terry v. Brunson, 1 Rich. Eq. (S. C.) 78.

This word, in a will, may include sisters, as well as brothers, of the person indicated; it is not necessarily limited to the masculine gender. Terry v. Brunson, 1 Rich. Eq. (S. C.) 78. Less...

A code or system of laws in use among the Celtic tribes of Scotland down to the beginning of the fourteenth century, and then abolished by Edward I. of England.

A code or system of laws in use among the Celtic tribes of Scotland down to the beginning of the fourteenth century, and then abolished by Edward I. of England. Less...

In Saxon law. The ruler of the Saxon heptarchy.

In Saxon law. The ruler of the Saxon heptarchy. Less...

L, Lat. A writ An original writ. A writ or precept of the king Issuing out of his courts. A writ by which a person is summoned or attached to answer an action, complaint etc., or whereby anything , is commanded to be done in the courts, in order to More...

L, Lat. A writ An original writ. A writ or precept of the king Issuing out of his courts. A writ by which a person is summoned or attached to answer an action, complaint etc., or whereby anything , is commanded to be done in the courts, in order to justice, etc. It is called "breve," from the brevity of It, and is addressed either to the defendant himself, or to the chancellors, judges, sheriffs, or other officers. Skene. -Breve de recto. A writ of right, or license for a person ejected out of an estate, to sue for the possession of it-Breve innomiuatuin. A writ making only a general complaint, without the details or particulars of the cause of action.-Breve nominatum. A named writ A writ stating the circumstances or details of the cause of action, with the time, place, and demand, very particularly.-Breve origlnale. An original writ; a writ which gave origin and commencement to a suit-Breve perquirere. To purchase a writ or license of trial in the king's courts by the plaintiff.-Breve testatum. A written memorandum introduced to perpetuate the tenor of the conveyance and investiture of lands. 2 Bl. Comm. 307. In Scotch law. A similar memorandum made out at the time of the transfer, attested by the pares curia and by the seal of the superior. Bell. Breve ita dicitur, quia rem de qua agjtur, et intentionem petentis, panels verbis breviter onarrat. A writ is so called because it briefly states, in few words' the matter in dispute, and the. object of the party seeking relief. 2 Inst. 39. Breve judioiale debet seqni suum origlnale, et aocessorium suum principals. Jenk. Cent. 292. A judicial writ ought to follow its original, and an accessory its principal. Breve judioiale non oadit pro defectu format. Jenk. Cent 43. A judicial writ fails not through defect of form. Less...

In military law. A commission by which an officer is promoted to the next higher rank, but without conferring a right to a corresponding increase of pay. In French law. A privilege or warrant granted by tbe government to a private person, authorizing him to take a special benefit or More...

In military law. A commission by which an officer is promoted to the next higher rank, but without conferring a right to a corresponding increase of pay. In French law. A privilege or warrant granted by tbe government to a private person, authorizing him to take a special benefit or exercise an exclusive privilege. Thus a brevet d'invention is a patent for an invention. Less...

Lat. Writs. The plural of breve, which see. -Brevia adversaria. Adversary writs; writs brought by an adversary to recover land. 6 Coke, 67.-Brevia amioabilia. Amicable or friendly writs; writs brought by agreement or consent of the parties.-Brevia anticipantia. At common law. Anticipating or preventive writs. Six were included in this More...

Lat. Writs. The plural of breve, which see. -Brevia adversaria. Adversary writs; writs brought by an adversary to recover land. 6 Coke, 67.-Brevia amioabilia. Amicable or friendly writs; writs brought by agreement or consent of the parties.-Brevia anticipantia. At common law. Anticipating or preventive writs. Six were included in this category, vis.: Writ of mesne; warrantia ehartm; monstraverunt { audita querela; curia claudena; and nenjuste vexes. Peters v. Linen-schmidt, 58 Mo. 466.-Brevia do oursu. Writs of course. Formal writs issuing as of course.-Brevia formata. Certain writs of approved and established form which were granted of course in actions to which they were applicable, and which could not be changed but by consent of the great council of the realm. Bract, fol. 4136.-Brevia judicialia. Judicial writs. Auxiliary writs issued from the court during the progress of an action, or in aid of the judgment-Brevia magistralia. Writs occasionally issued by the masters or clerks of chancery, the form of which was varied to suit the circumstances of each case. Bract fol. 413b.-Brevia selecta. Choice or selected writs or processes. Often abbreviated to Brev. Sel.-Brevia testata. The name of the short memoranda early used to show grants of lands out of which the deeds now in use have grown. Jacob. Brevia, tarn origin alia quam judicialia, patiuntur Anglica nomina. 10 Coke, 132. Writs, as well original as judicial, bear English names. Less...

A compilation of Roman law made by order of Alaric II., king of the Visigoths, in Spain, and published for the use of his Roman subjects in the year 506.

A compilation of Roman law made by order of Alaric II., king of the Visigoths, in Spain, and published for the use of his Roman subjects in the year 506. Less...