Legal Term Dictionary

A court which used to be held twice a year by the bishop of Hereford, in England.

A court which used to be held twice a year by the bishop of Hereford, in England. Less...

An ancient guild or society formed by King Edgar.

An ancient guild or society formed by King Edgar. Less...

To assign to a bidder at an auction by a knock or blow of the hammer. Property Itf said to be "knocked down" when tbe auctioneer, by the fall of his hammer, or by any other audible or visible announcement, signifles to the bidder that he is entitled to the More...

To assign to a bidder at an auction by a knock or blow of the hammer. Property Itf said to be "knocked down" when tbe auctioneer, by the fall of his hammer, or by any other audible or visible announcement, signifles to the bidder that he is entitled to the property on 'paying the amount of his bid, according to the terms of the sale. "Knocked down" and "struck off" are synonymous terms. Sherwood v. Reade, 7 Hill (N. Y.) 439. Less...

In seamen's language, a "knot" Is a division, of the log-line serving to measure the rate of the vessel's motion. The number of knots which run off from the reel In half a minute shows the number of miles the vessel sails in an hour. Hence when a ship goes More...

In seamen's language, a "knot" Is a division, of the log-line serving to measure the rate of the vessel's motion. The number of knots which run off from the reel In half a minute shows the number of miles the vessel sails in an hour. Hence when a ship goes eight miles an hour she is said to go "eight knots." Webster. Less...

In conveyancing. A form of public address, of great antiquity, and with which many written instruments, such as bonds, letters of attorney, etc., still commence.

In conveyancing. A form of public address, of great antiquity, and with which many written instruments, such as bonds, letters of attorney, etc., still commence. Less...

With knowledge; consciously ; intelligently. The use of this word in an indictment is equivalent to an averment that the defendant knew what he was about to do, and, with such knowledge, proceeded to do the act charged. U. S. v. Clay-pool (D. C.) 14 Fed. 128.

With knowledge; consciously ; intelligently. The use of this word in an indictment is equivalent to an averment that the defendant knew what he was about to do, and, with such knowledge, proceeded to do the act charged. U. S. v. Clay-pool (D. C.) 14 Fed. 128. Less...

The difference between "knowledge" and "belief" is nothing more than in the degree of certainty. With regard to things which make not a very deep impression on the memory, it may be called "belief." "Knowledge" is nothing more than a man's firm belief. The difference is ordinarily merely in the More...

The difference between "knowledge" and "belief" is nothing more than in the degree of certainty. With regard to things which make not a very deep impression on the memory, it may be called "belief." "Knowledge" is nothing more than a man's firm belief. The difference is ordinarily merely in the degree, to be judged of by the court, when addressed co the court; by the jury, when addressed to the jury. Hatch v. Carpenter, 9 Gray (Mass.) 271. See Utley v. Hill, 155 Mo. 232, 55 S. W. 1091, 49 L. R. A. 323, 78 Am. St. Rep. 509; Ohio Valley Coffin Co. v. Goble, 28 Ind. App. 362, 62 N. EL 1025; Clarke v. Ingram, 107 Ga. 565, 33 S. E. 802. Knowledge may be classified in a legal sense, as positive and imputed,-imputed, when the means of knowledge exists, known and accessible to the party, and capable of communicating positive information. When there is knowledge, notice, as legally and technically understood, becomes immaterial. It is only material when, in the absence of knowledge, it produces the same results. However closely actual notice may, in many instances, approximate knowledge, and constructive notice may be its equivalent in effect, there may be actual notice without knowledge; and, when constructive notice is made the test to determine priorities of right, it may fall far short of knowledge, and be sufficient. Cleveland Woolen Mills v. Sibert. 81 Ala. 140, 1 South. 773. -Carnal knowledge. Coitus; copulation; sexual intercourse.-Personal knowledge. Knowledge of the truth in regard to a particular fact or allegation, which is original, and does not depend on information or hearsay. Personal knowledge of an allegation in an answer is personal knowledge of its truth or falsity; and if the allegation is a negative one, this necessarily includes a knowledge of the truth or falsity of the allegation denied. West v. Home Ins. Co. (C. C.) 18 Fed'. 622. Less...

A title formerly given to the Lollards. Cowell.

A title formerly given to the Lollards. Cowell. Less...

The Mohammedan book of faith. It contains both ecclesiastical and secular laws.

The Mohammedan book of faith. It contains both ecclesiastical and secular laws. Less...

In Hindu law. A mortgage-deed or deed of conditional sale, being one of the customary deeds or instruments of security in India as declared by regulation of 1806, which regulates the legal proceedings to be taken to enforce such a security. It is also called ?ByebQ-Wu1fa:y Wharton.

In Hindu law. A mortgage-deed or deed of conditional sale, being one of the customary deeds or instruments of security in India as declared by regulation of 1806, which regulates the legal proceedings to be taken to enforce such a security. It is also called ?ByebQ-Wu1fa:y Wharton. Less...