Legal Term Dictionary

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The name used by the Algonquin Indians for the shell beads (or wampum) which passed among the Indians as money. Webster.

The name used by the Algonquin Indians for the shell beads (or wampum) which passed among the Indians as money. Webster. Less...

In marine insurance. A warranty of pea worthiness means that tfye vessel ia competent to resist the ordinary attacks of wind and weather, and is competently equipped and manned for the voyage, with a sufficient crew, and with suf? flclent means to sustain them, and with a captain of general More...

In marine insurance. A warranty of pea worthiness means that tfye vessel ia competent to resist the ordinary attacks of wind and weather, and is competently equipped and manned for the voyage, with a sufficient crew, and with suf? flclent means to sustain them, and with a captain of general good character and nautical skill. 3 Kent, Comm. 287. A warranty of seaworthiness extends not only to the condition of the structure of the ship itself, but requires that it be properly laden, and provided with a competent master, a sufficient number of competent officers and seamen, and the requisite appurtenances and equipments, such as ballast, cables and anchors, cordage and sails, food, water, fuel, and lights, and other necessary or proper stores and Implements for the voyage. Civil Code Cal. ? 2684. The term "seaworthy" is somewhat equivocal. In its more literal sense, it signifies capable of navigating the sea; but, more exactly, it implies a condition to be and remain in safety, in the condition she is in, whether at sea, in port, or on a railway, stripped and under repairs. If, when the policy attaches, she is in a suitable place, and capable, when repaired and equipped, of navigating the sea, she is seaworthy. But where a vessel is warranted seaworthy for a specified voyage, the place and usual length being given, something more is implied than mere physical strength and capacity; she must be suitably officered and manned, supplied with provisions and water, and furnished with charts and instruments, and, especially in time of war, with documents necessary to her security against, hostile capture. The term "seaworthy, as used in the law and practice of insurance, does not mean, as the term would seem to im* ply, capable of going to sea or of being navigated on the sea; it imports something very ifferent, and much more, viz., that she is sound, staunch, and strong, in all respects, and equipped, furnished, and provided with officers and men, provisions and documents, for a certain service. In a policy for a definite voyage, the term "seaworthy" means "sufficient for such a vessel and voyage." Capen v. Washington Ins. Co., 12 Cush. (Mass.) 517, 530. Less...

This adjective, applied to a vessel, signifies that she is properly constructed, prepared, manned, equipped, and provided, for the voyage intended. See SEA WORTHINESS.

This adjective, applied to a vessel, signifies that she is properly constructed, prepared, manned, equipped, and provided, for the voyage intended. See SEA WORTHINESS. Less...

A want of remedy by distress. Litt. | 218. See RENT. Want of present fruit or profit, as in the case of the reversion without rent or other service, except fealty. Co. Litt. 151b, n. 5.

A want of remedy by distress. Litt. | 218. See RENT. Want of present fruit or profit, as in the case of the reversion without rent or other service, except fealty. Co. Litt. 151b, n. 5. Less...

This term, as used in law, may denote either sequence in point of time or inferiority or postponement in respect to rank, lien, order, or privilege. As to second "Cousin," "Deliverance," "Distress," "Uen," "Mortgage," and "Surcharge," see those titles. As to "Secondhand Evidence," see EVIDENCE. AS to "Second of Exchange," More...

This term, as used in law, may denote either sequence in point of time or inferiority or postponement in respect to rank, lien, order, or privilege. As to second "Cousin," "Deliverance," "Distress," "Uen," "Mortgage," and "Surcharge," see those titles. As to "Secondhand Evidence," see EVIDENCE. AS to "Second of Exchange," see PIEST. Less...

n. In English practice An officer of the courts of king's bench and common pleas; so called because he was second or next to the chief officer. In the king's bench he was called "Master of the King's Bench Office," and was a deputy of the prothonotary or chief clerk. More...

n. In English practice An officer of the courts of king's bench and common pleas; so called because he was second or next to the chief officer. In the king's bench he was called "Master of the King's Bench Office," and was a deputy of the prothonotary or chief clerk. 1 Archb. Pr. K. B. 11, 12. By St 7 Wm. IV. and 1 Vict. c. 30, the office of secondary was abolished. An officer who is next to the chief officer. Also an officer of the corporation of London, before whom Inquiries to assess damages are held, as before sheriffs in counties. Wharton. Less...

adj. Of a subsequent subordinate, or inferior kind or class; generally opposed to "primary." As to secondary "Conveyances," "Easement" "Evidence," "Franchise," and "Use," see those titles.

adj. Of a subsequent subordinate, or inferior kind or class; generally opposed to "primary." As to secondary "Conveyances," "Easement" "Evidence," "Franchise," and "Use," see those titles. Less...

In criminal law. Those persons who assist, direct, and support others engaged in fighting a duel.

In criminal law. Those persons who assist, direct, and support others engaged in fighting a duel. Less...

Concealed; hidden; not made public; particularly, in law, kept from the knowledge or notice of persons liable to be affected by the act, transaction, deed, or other thing spoken of. As to secret "Committee," "Equity," "Lien," "Partnership," and "Trust," see those titles.

Concealed; hidden; not made public; particularly, in law, kept from the knowledge or notice of persons liable to be affected by the act, transaction, deed, or other thing spoken of. As to secret "Committee," "Equity," "Lien," "Partnership," and "Trust," see those titles. Less...