Tag: HE
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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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Heritage
In the Past By this word is understood, among the civilians, every species of immovable which can be the subject of property (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia), such as lands, houses, orchards, woods, marshes, ponds, etc., in whatever mode they may have been […]
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Heritage
In the Past By this word is understood, among the civilians, every species of immovable which can be the subject of property (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia), such as lands, houses, orchards, woods, marshes, ponds, etc., in whatever mode they may have been […]
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Herischild
In the Past A species of English military (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) service or knight's fee. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about herischild is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There […]
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Herischild
In the Past A species of English military (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) service or knight's fee. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about herischild is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There […]
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Health
In the Past Freedom from pain or sickness; the most perfect state of animal life. It may be defined, the natural agreement and concordant dispositions of the parts of the living body. Developments Public health (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) is an object of […]
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Health
In the Past Freedom from pain or sickness; the most perfect state of animal life. It may be defined, the natural agreement and concordant dispositions of the parts of the living body. Developments Public health (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) is an object of […]
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Heir Apparent
In the Past One who has an indefeasible right to the inheritance, given he outlive the ancestor. 2 Bl. Com. 208. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about heir apparent is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of […]
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Heir Apparent
In the Past One who has an indefeasible right to the inheritance, given he outlive the ancestor. 2 Bl. Com. 208. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about heir apparent is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of […]
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Heir
Definition of Heir Meaning of heir, related to United States investment and financial law, in the American Legal Dictionary. See also related words and terms of heir below. Resources See Also Further Reading Information about heir in: John Downes and Jordan Elliot Goodman, "Dictionary of […]
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Hermaphrodites
In the Past people who have in the sexual organs the appearance of both sexes. They are adjudged to belong to that which prevails in them. Co. Litt. 2, 7; Domat, Lois Civ. liv. 1, t. 2, s. 1, n.. 9. Developments The sexual characteristics in the human species are widely separated and the two…
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Heir Loom
In the Past This word seems to be compounded of heir and loom, that is, a frame, viz. to weave in. Some derive the word loom from the Saxon loma or geloma, which signifies utensils or vessels generally. However this may be, the word loom, by time, is drawn to a more general signification, […]
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Health Officer
In the Past The name of an officer invested with power to enforce the health (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) laws. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The powers and duties of health (see more about this popular legal topic in […]
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Heir At Law
Heir at Law In the Past He who, after his ancestor's death intestate, has a right to all lands, tenements and hereditaments, which belonged to him or of which he was seised. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The same as heir general. (see this concept in […]
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Heir At Law
Heir at Law In the Past He who, after his ancestor's death intestate, has a right to all lands, tenements and hereditaments, which belonged to him or of which he was seised. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The same as heir general. (see this concept in […]