Category: W
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Work And Labor
Work and Labor In the Past In actions of assumpsit, it is usual to put in a count, commonly called a common count, for work and labor done and materials giveed by the plaintiff for the defendant; and when the work was not done under a special contract (see more about this popular legal topic…
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Wife's Equity
In the Past By this phrase is understood the equitable right of a wife to have settled upon her and her children (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) a suitable provision out of her estate whenever the husband cannot get it, without the aid of a court of equity. […]
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Writ de Rationalibus Divisis
In the Past The name of a writ which lies properly when two men have lands in several towns or hamlets, so that the one is seised of the land in one town or hamlet and the other, of the other town or hamlet by himself; and they do not know the bounds of the…
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Writ de Rationalibus Divisis
In the Past The name of a writ which lies properly when two men have lands in several towns or hamlets, so that the one is seised of the land in one town or hamlet and the other, of the other town or hamlet by himself; and they do not know the bounds of the…
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Writ Of Mesne
Writ of Mesne In the Past The name of an ancient writ, which lies when: the lord para- mount distrains on the tenant (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) paravail; the latter must have a writ of mesne against the lord who is mesne. F. N. B. 316. [1] Resources…
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Without Reserve
In the Past These words are frequently used in conditions of sale at public auction, that the property (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) offered or to be offered for sale, will be sold without reserve. Developments When a property (see more about this popular […]
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Without Reserve
In the Past These words are frequently used in conditions of sale at public auction, that the property (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) offered or to be offered for sale, will be sold without reserve. Developments When a property (see more about this popular […]
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Writ Of Entry
Writ of Entry In the Past A writ requiring the sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.S. encyclopedia) to command the tenant (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) of land that he make to the demandant the premises in question or to appear in court on such a day to…
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Writ Of Entry
Writ of Entry In the Past A writ requiring the sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.S. encyclopedia) to command the tenant (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) of land that he make to the demandant the premises in question or to appear in court on such a day to…
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Writ Of Praecipe
Writ of Praecipe In the Past This writ is also called a writ of covenant and is sued out by the party to whom lands are to be conveyed by fine; the foundation of which is a supposed agreement or covenant that the one must convey the land to the other. 2 Bl. Com. 349,…
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Wrongfully Intending
In the Past These words are used in a declaration when in an action for an injury (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia), the motive of the defendant in committing it can be proved, for then his malicious intent ought to be averred. This is sufficiently done if it […]
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Ways And Means
Ways and Means In the Past In legislative assemblies there is usually appointed a committee whose duties are to inquire into and propose to the house, the ways and means to be adopted to raise funds for the use of the government. This body is called the committee of ways and means. [1] […]
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Worthiest Of Blood
Worthiest of Blood In the Past All expression to name that, in descent, the sons are to be preferred to daughters, which is the law of England (see more about this legal system). See some singular reasons given for this, in Plowd. 305. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this […]
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Worthiest Of Blood
Worthiest of Blood In the Past All expression to name that, in descent, the sons are to be preferred to daughters, which is the law of England (see more about this legal system). See some singular reasons given for this, in Plowd. 305. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this […]
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Woods
In the Past A piece of land on which forest trees in great number naturally grow. According to Lord Coke, a grant to another of omnes boscos suos, all his woods, will pass not only all his trees, but the land on which they grow. Co. Litt. 4 b. [1] Resources Notes and References […]