Category: H
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Haereditas Jacens
In the Past This is said of an inheritance which is not taken by the heirs, but stays in abeyance. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about haereditas jacens is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the […]
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Holding Over
In the Past The act of keeping possession by the tenant (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia), without the consent of the landlord (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) of premises which the latter or those under whom he claims, had […]
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Habeas Corpus
Definition of Habeas Corpus Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Habeas Corpus legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia A court order requiring the state to show cause for a person's detention. Habeas corpus is a Latin term meaning "you have the body." Habeas […]
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Harbor
In the Past A place where ships may ride with safety; any navigable water protected by the surrounding country; a haven. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) It is public property. 1. Bouv. Inst. n. 435. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this […]
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Harbor
In the Past A place where ships may ride with safety; any navigable water protected by the surrounding country; a haven. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) It is public property. 1. Bouv. Inst. n. 435. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this […]
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Hart
In the Past A stag or male deer of the forest five years old complete. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about hart is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, including hart. […]
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Hart
In the Past A stag or male deer of the forest five years old complete. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about hart is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, including hart. […]
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Hearsay
Definition of Hearsay Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Hearsay legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia A statement by a witness repeating the words of another person rather than testifying on the basis of direct knowledge. Hearsay testimony is not based on what a witness […]
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Handbill
In the Past A printed or written notice put up on walls, etc., in order to inform those concerned of something to be done. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about handbill is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms […]
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Habitually
In the Past Customarily, by habit. or frequent use or practice or so frequently, as to show a design of repeating the same act. 2 N. S. 622: 1 Mart. Lo. R. 149. Developments In order to found proceedings in lunacy, it is requisite that the insanity should be habitual, yet it is not necessary…
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Habitually
In the Past Customarily, by habit. or frequent use or practice or so frequently, as to show a design of repeating the same act. 2 N. S. 622: 1 Mart. Lo. R. 149. Developments In order to found proceedings in lunacy, it is requisite that the insanity should be habitual, yet it is not necessary…
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Hunger
In the Past The wish for taking food. Hunger is no excuse for larceny. 1 Hale, P. C. 54; 4 Bl. Com. 31. But it is a matter which applies itself strongly to the consciences of the judges in mitigation of the punishment. Developments When a person has died and it is suspected he has…
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Hunger
In the Past The wish for taking food. Hunger is no excuse for larceny. 1 Hale, P. C. 54; 4 Bl. Com. 31. But it is a matter which applies itself strongly to the consciences of the judges in mitigation of the punishment. Developments When a person has died and it is suspected he has…
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Hundred Gemote
In the Past The name of a court among the Saxons. It was holden every month, for the benefit of the inhabitants of the hundred. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about hundred gemote is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a […]
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Hazardous Contract
In the Past When the performance of that which is one of its objects, depends on an uncertain event, the contract is said to be hazardous. Civ. Co. of Lo. art. 1769 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 707. Developments When a contract is hazardous and the lender may lose all or some part of his main,…