Category: M
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Mutilation
In the Past The depriving a man of the use of any of those limbs, which may be useful to him in fight, the loss of which amounts to mayhem. 1 Bl. Com. 130. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about mutilation is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, […]
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Missouri State
In the Past Important Note: this is an extension/continuation on the entry on Missouri in this legal reference. The court of chancery must have original and appellate jurisdiction in all matters of equity (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) and a general control […]
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Missouri State
In the Past Important Note: this is an extension/continuation on the entry on Missouri in this legal reference. The court of chancery must have original and appellate jurisdiction in all matters of equity (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) and a general control […]
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Magister
In the Past A master, a ruler, one whose learning and position makes him su- perior to others, therefore: one who has attained to a high degree or eminence, in science and literature, is called a master; as, master of arts. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this […]
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Mississippi Definition
In the Past Important Note: this is an extension/continuation on the entry on MISSISSIPPI in this legal reference. All bills for raising revenue must originate in the house of representatives, but the senate may amend or reject them as other bills. Developments Each member of the legislature […]
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Mississippi Definition
In the Past Important Note: this is an extension/continuation on the entry on MISSISSIPPI in this legal reference. All bills for raising revenue must originate in the house of representatives, but the senate may amend or reject them as other bills. Developments Each member of the legislature […]
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Malice Aforethought
In the Past In an indictment for murder, these words, which have a technical force, must be used in charging the offence; for without them and the artificial phrase murder, the indictment will be taken to charge manslaughter only. Fost. 424; Yelv. 205; 1 Chit. Cr. Law, *242 and the […]
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Malice Aforethought
In the Past In an indictment for murder, these words, which have a technical force, must be used in charging the offence; for without them and the artificial phrase murder, the indictment will be taken to charge manslaughter only. Fost. 424; Yelv. 205; 1 Chit. Cr. Law, *242 and the […]
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Moot
Meaning of Moot This is a brief definition of moot; a term used, in general, in the field of procedural law within the United States: A term describing a case or an issue that is no longer important_ e. g. , when a party brings a motion to compel answers to interrogatories but the other…
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Moot
Meaning of Moot This is a brief definition of moot; a term used, in general, in the field of procedural law within the United States: A term describing a case or an issue that is no longer important_ e. g. , when a party brings a motion to compel answers to interrogatories but the other…
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Measures Of Solidity
Measures of Solidity In the Past The stere, used in measuring firewood. It is a cubic metre. Its subdivisions are similar to the preceding. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The term is used only for measuring fire-wood. For the measure of other things, the […]
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Measures Of Solidity
Measures of Solidity In the Past The stere, used in measuring firewood. It is a cubic metre. Its subdivisions are similar to the preceding. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The term is used only for measuring fire-wood. For the measure of other things, the […]
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Moral Insanity
In the Past A term used by medical men, which has not yet acquired much reputation in the courts. Moral insanity is said to consist in a morbid perversion of the moral feelings, affections, inclinations, temper, habits and moral dispositions, without any notable lesion of the intellect or […]
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Moral Insanity
In the Past A term used by medical men, which has not yet acquired much reputation in the courts. Moral insanity is said to consist in a morbid perversion of the moral feelings, affections, inclinations, temper, habits and moral dispositions, without any notable lesion of the intellect or […]
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Mensa Et Thoro
Mensa et Thoro In the Past The phrase a mensa et thoro is applied to a divorce which separates the husband and wife but does not dissolve the marriage. Vide Divorce. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about mensa et thoro is based on the Bouvier's Law […]