Category: P
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Praecipe Or Precipe
Praecipe or Precipe In the Past The name of the written instructions given by an attorney (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) or plaintiff to the clerk or prothonotary of a; court, whose duty it is to make out the writ, for the making of the same. [1] […]
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Praecipe Or Precipe
Praecipe or Precipe In the Past The name of the written instructions given by an attorney (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) or plaintiff to the clerk or prothonotary of a; court, whose duty it is to make out the writ, for the making of the same. [1] […]
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Pandects
In the Past The name of an abridgment or compilation of the civil law, made by order of the emperor Justinian and to which he gave the force of law. It is also known by the name of Digest. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1] Resources Notes and References […]
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Pandects
In the Past The name of an abridgment or compilation of the civil law, made by order of the emperor Justinian and to which he gave the force of law. It is also known by the name of Digest. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1] Resources Notes and References […]
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Perfect
In the Past Something complete. Developments This term is applied to obligations in order to distinguish those which may be enforeed by law, which are called perfect, from those which cannot be so enforced, which are said to be im perfect. Vide Imperfect; Obligations. [1] Resources Notes […]
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Perfect
In the Past Something complete. Developments This term is applied to obligations in order to distinguish those which may be enforeed by law, which are called perfect, from those which cannot be so enforced, which are said to be im perfect. Vide Imperfect; Obligations. [1] Resources Notes […]
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Prothonotary
In the Past The title given to an officer who officiates as main clerk of some courts. Vin Ab. h. t. Developments In the ecclesiastical law, the name of prothonotary is given to an officer of the court of Rome, he is so called because he is the first notary; the Greek word prootos signifying…
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Prothonotary
In the Past The title given to an officer who officiates as main clerk of some courts. Vin Ab. h. t. Developments In the ecclesiastical law, the name of prothonotary is given to an officer of the court of Rome, he is so called because he is the first notary; the Greek word prootos signifying…
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Pedis Possessio
In the Past A foothold, an actual possession. To constitute adverse possession there must be pedis possessio or a substantial enclosure. 2 Bouv. Inst. n. 2193; 2 N. & M. 343. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about pedis possessio is based on the […]
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Pedis Possessio
In the Past A foothold, an actual possession. To constitute adverse possession there must be pedis possessio or a substantial enclosure. 2 Bouv. Inst. n. 2193; 2 N. & M. 343. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about pedis possessio is based on the […]
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Praedium Urbanum
In the Past By this term is understood buildings and edifices intended for the habitation and use of man, whether they be built in cities or whether they be constructed in the country. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about praedium urbanum is based on […]
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Praedium Urbanum
In the Past By this term is understood buildings and edifices intended for the habitation and use of man, whether they be built in cities or whether they be constructed in the country. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about praedium urbanum is based on […]
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Plagiarism
In the Past The act of appropriating the ideas and language of another and passing them for one's own. Developments When this amounts to piracy the party who has been guilty of it will be enjoined, when the original author has a copyright. Vide Copyright; Piracy; Quotation; Pard. Dr. Com. […]
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Plagiarism
In the Past The act of appropriating the ideas and language of another and passing them for one's own. Developments When this amounts to piracy the party who has been guilty of it will be enjoined, when the original author has a copyright. Vide Copyright; Piracy; Quotation; Pard. Dr. Com. […]
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Plural
In the Past A term used in grammar, which signifies more than one. Developments Sometimes, however, it may be so expressed that it means only one, as, if a man were to devise to another all he was worth, if he, the testator, died without children (see more about this popular legal topic in […]