Legal Term Dictionary

Search our free database of thousands of legal terms. The easiest-to-read, most user-friendly guide to legal terms.This dictionary is from the early 20th century and is not to be construed as legal advice.

Search
  • BRIGA
    In old European law. Strife, contention, litigation, controversy.
  • BRIGANDINE
    A coat of mall or ancient armour, consisting of numerous jointed scale-like plates, very pliant and easy for the body, mentioned in 4 A 5 P. A M. c. 2.
  • BRIGBOTE
    In Saxon and old English law. A tribute or contribution towards the repairing of bridges.
  • BRING SUIT
    To "bring" an action or suit has a settled customary meaning at law, and refers to the lnitatlon of legal proceedings in a suit. A suit is'"brought" at the time it is commenced. Hames v. Judd (Com. PL) 9 N. Y. Supp. 743; Rawle v. Phelps, 20 Fed. Cas. 321; More...
  • BRINGING MONEY INTO COURT
    The act of depositing money in the custody of a court or of its clerk or marshal, for the purpose of satisfying a debt or duty, or to await the result of an interpleader. Dirks v. Juel, 59 Neb. 353, 80 N. W. 1045.
  • BRIS
    In French maritime law. Literally, breaking; wreck. Distinguished from noufraye, (q. v.)
  • BRISTOL BARGAIN
    In English law. A contract by which A. lends B. £1,000 on good security, and it is agreed that £500, together with interest, shall be paid at a time stated; and, as to the other £500, that B., in consideration thereof, shall pay to A. £100 per annum for seven More...
  • BRITISH COLUMBIA
    The territory on the north-west coast of North America, once known by the designation of "New Caledonia." Its government is provided for by 21 & 22 Vict. c. 99. Vancouver Island is united to it by the 29 & 30 Vict. c. 67. See 33 & 34 Vict. c. 66.
  • BROCAGE
    The wages, commission, or pay of a broker, (also, called "brokerage") Also the avocation or business of a broker.
  • BROCARD
    In old English law. A legal maxim. "Brocardica Juris," the title of a small book of legal maxims, published at Paris, 1508.
Showing 1810 of 14636