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Search Results for "B"
BACHELOR
The first degree taken at the universities in the arts and
sciences, as bachelor of arts, & c. It is called, in Latin, Baccalaureus,
from bacalus,... more
BACK-BOND
A bond given by one to a surety, to* indemnify such
surety in
case of loss. In Scotland, a back-bond is an instrument which, in
conjunction with... more
BACK-WATER
That water in a stream which, in consequence of some
obstruction below, is detained or checked in its course, or reflows.
2.... more
BACKING
crim. law practice. Backing a warrant occurs whenever it
becomes
necessary to execute it out of the jurisdiction of the magistrate who
granted it, as when an offender... more
BACKSIDE
estates. In England this term was formerly used in
conveyances
and even in pleadings, and is still, adhered to with reference to ancient
descriptions in deeds, in continuing... more
BADGE
A mark or sign worn by some persons, or placed upon certain
things
for the purpose of designation. Some public officers, as watchmen,
policemen, and the like,... more
BAGGAGE
Such articles as are carried by a traveller, luggage. Every
thing which a passenger, carries, with him is not baggage. Large sums of
money, for example,... more
BAIL
practice, contracts. By bail is understood sureties, given
according to law, to insure the appearance of a party in court. The persons
who become surety are called... more
BAIL BOND
practice, contracts. A specialty by which the defendant and
other persons, usually not less than two, though the sheriff may take only
one, become bound to the... more
BAIL PIECE
A certificate given by a judge or the clerk of the
court, or
other person authorized to keep the record, in which it is certified that... more
BAILABLE ACTION
One in which the defendant is entitled to be
discharged
from arrest, only upon giving bail to answer.
... more
BAILABLE PROCESS
Is that process by which an officer is required to
arrest a person, and afterwards to take bail for his appearance. A capias
ad respondendum is... more
BAILEE
contracts. One to whom goods are bailed.
2. His duties are to act in good faith he is bound to use extraordinary
diligence... more
BAILIFF
account render. A bailiff is a person who has, by
delivery, the
custody and administration of lands or goods for the benefit of the owner
or bailor, and... more
BAILIFF
office. Magistrates who for merly administered justice in the
parliaments or courts of France, answering to the English sheriffs as
mentioned by Bracton. There are still bailiffs... more
BAILMENT
contracts. This word is derived from the French, bailler, to
deliver. 2 Bl. Com. 451, Jones Bailm. 90 Story on Bailm. c. 1, 2. It is... more
BAILOR
contracts. He who bails a thing to another.
2. The bailor must act with good faith towards the bailee, Storys Bailm.
74, 76,... more
BAILIWICK
The district over which a sheriff has jurisdiction, it
signifies also the same as county, the sheriffs bailiwick extending over
the county.
2.... more
BAIR-MAN
Scottish law. A poor insolvent debtor left bare.
... more
BAIRNS PART
Scottish, law. Childrens part a third part of the
defuncts free movables, debts deducted, if the wife survive, and a half if
there be no relict.
... more
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