日期：2008-03-12 CO-HEIR . One of several men among whom an inheritance is to be divided. CO-HEIRESS . A woman who inherits an estate in common with other women. A joint heiress. COIF . A head-dress. In England there are certain serjeants at law, who are called serj... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 COGNISANCE , pleading. Where the defendant in an action of replevin (not being entitled to the distress or goods which are the subject of the replevin) acknowledges the taking of the distress, and insists that such taking was legal, not because he h... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 COERCION , criminal law, contracts. Constraint; compulsion; force. 2. It is positive or presumed. 1. Positive or direct coercion takes place when a man is by physical force compelled to do an act contrary to his will; for example, when a man falls i... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CODE PAPIRIAN . The name of a collection of the Roman laws, promulgated by Romulus, Numa, and other kings who governed. Rome till the time of Tarquin, the Proud. It was so called in honor if Sextus Parrius, the compiler. Dig. 1, 2, 2. CODE PRUSSIAN... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CODE HENRI . A digest of the laws of Hayti, enacted by Henri, king of Hayti. It is based upon the Code Napoleon, but not servilely copied. It is said to be judiciously adapted to the situation of Hayti. A collection of laws made by order of Henry II... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CO-ADMINISTRATOR . One of several administrators. In general, they have, like executors, the power to act singly to the personal estate of the intestate. Vide Administrator. CO-ASSIGNEE . One who is assignee with another. 2. In general, the rights a... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CLOSE . Signifies the interest in the soil, and not merely a close or enclosure in the common acceptation of the term. Doct. Stud. 307 East, 207 2 Stra. 1004; 6 East, 1541 Burr. 133 1 Ch. R. 160. 2. In every case where one man has a right to exclude... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CLEMENCY . The disposition to treat with leniency. See Mercy; Pardon. CLEMENTINES , eccl. law. The name usually given to the collection of decretals or constitutious of Pope Clement V., which was made by order of John XXII. his successor, who publis... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CLEARANCE , com. law. The name of a certificate given by the collector of a port, in which is stated the master or commander (naming him) of a ship or vessel named and described, bound for a port, named, and having on board goods described, has ente... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CLANDESTINE . That which is done in secret and contrary to law. 2.Generally a clandestine act in case of the limitation of actions will prevent the act from running. A clandestine marriage is one which has been contracted without the form which the... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CIVIL REMEDY , practice. This term is used in opposition to the remedy given by indictment in a criminal case, and signifies the remedy which the law gives to the party against the offender. 2. In cases of treason and felony, the law,, for wise purp... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CIVIL ACTION . In New York, actions are divided only into two kinds, namely, criminal and civil. A criminal action is prosecuted by the state, as a party, against a person charged with a public offence, for the punishment thereof. Every other action... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CIVIL ACTION . In New York, actions are divided only into two kinds, namely, criminal and civil. A criminal action is prosecuted by the state, as a party, against a person charged with a public offence, for the punishment thereof. Every other action... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CITIZEN , persons. One who, under the constitution and laws of the United States, has a right to vote for representatives in congress, and other public officers, and who is qualified to fill offices in the gift of the people. In a more extended sens... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CIRCUMSTANDIBUS , persons, practice. Bystanders from whom jurors are to be selected when the panel has been exhausted. Vide Tales de circumstandibus. CIRCUMVENTION , torts, Scotch law. Any act of fraud whereby a person is reduced to a deed by decree... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CIRCUIT COURT . The name of a court of the United States, which has both civil and criminal jurisdiction. In several of the states there are courts which bear this name. Vide Courts of the United States. CIRCUITY OFACTION , practice, remedies. It is... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CHRISTIANITY . The religion established by Jesus Christ. 2. Christianity has been judicially declared to be a part of the common law of Pennsylvania; 11 Serg. Rawle, 394; 5 Binn. R.555; of New York, 8 Johns. R. 291; of Connecticut, 2 Swift's System,... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CHILDISHNESS . Weakness of intellect, such as that of a child. 2. When the childishness is so great that a man has lost his memory, or is incapable to plan a proper disposition of his property, he is unable to make a will. Swinb. part. 11, 1; 6 Co.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-12 CHECK BOOK , commerce. One kept by persons who have accounts in bank, in which are printed blank forms of cheeks, or orders upon the bank to pay money. CHEMISTRY med. jur. The science which teaches the nature and property of all bodies by their anal... 阅读全文>>

日期：2008-03-08 CHASE , property. The act of acquiring possession of animals ferae naturae by force, cunning or address. The hunter acquires a right to such animals by occupancy, and they become his property. 4 Toull. n. 7. No man has a right to enter on the lands... 阅读全文>>