Tag: HO
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Hoeres Natus
In the Past An heir by intestacy; he on whom an estate descends by operation of law. Vide Heir. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about hoeres natus is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's […]
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Homicide
In the Past According to Blackstone, it is the killing of any human creature. 4 Com. 177. This is the most extensive sense of this word, in which the intention is not considered. But in a more limited sense, it is always understood that the killing is by human agency and Hawkins defines it to…
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Holographic Will
Meaning of Holographic Will This is a brief definition of holographic will; a term used, in general, in the field of procedural law within the United States: A will that is entirely written, dated, and signed in the handwriting of the testator himself, which, in some states, is valid in the […]
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House Of Refuge
House of Refuge In the Past The name given to a prison for juvenile delinquents. These houses are regulated in the United Statees on the most humane principles, by special local laws. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about house of refuge is based on the […]
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House Of Refuge
House of Refuge In the Past The name given to a prison for juvenile delinquents. These houses are regulated in the United Statees on the most humane principles, by special local laws. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about house of refuge is based on the […]
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Hostility
In the Past A state of open enmity; open war. Wolff, Dr. de la Rat. 1191. Hostility, as it regards individuals, may be permanent or temporary; it is permanent when the individual is a citizen or subject of the government (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) at […]
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Hostility
In the Past A state of open enmity; open war. Wolff, Dr. de la Rat. 1191. Hostility, as it regards individuals, may be permanent or temporary; it is permanent when the individual is a citizen or subject of the government (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) at […]
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Homestead
In the Past The place of the house or home place. Homestead farm does not necessarily include all the parcels of land owned by the grantor, though lying and occupied together. This depends upon the intention of the parties when the term is mentioned in a deed and is to be gathered from the […]
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Horse
In the Past Until a horse has attained the age of four years, he is called a colt. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) Russ. & Ry. 416. This word is sometimes used as a generic name for all animals of the horse kind. 3 Brev. 9. Vide Colt; Gender; and…
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Honorarium
In the Past A recompense for services makeed. It is usually applied only to the recompense given to people whose business is connected with science; as the fee paid to counsel. Developments It is said this honorarium is purely voluntary and differs from a fee, which may be recovered by […]
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Honorarium
In the Past A recompense for services makeed. It is usually applied only to the recompense given to people whose business is connected with science; as the fee paid to counsel. Developments It is said this honorarium is purely voluntary and differs from a fee, which may be recovered by […]
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House-bote
In the Past An allowance of necessary timber out of the landlord's woods, for the repairing and support of a house or tenement. This belongs of common-right to any lessee for years or for life. House-bote is said to be of two kinds, estoveriam aedificandi et ardendi. Co. Litt. 41. [1] […]
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Holograph
In the Past What is written by one's own hand. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The same as Olograph. Vide Olograph. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about holograph is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 […]
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Holograph
In the Past What is written by one's own hand. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The same as Olograph. Vide Olograph. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about holograph is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 […]
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Hostile Witness
Meaning of Hostile Witness This is a brief definition of hostile witness; a term used, in general, in the field of procedural law within the United States: A witness who manifests so much hostility or prejudice on direct examination that the party who called him is then allowed to […]