Over
A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889
A Dictionary of Law
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Does not necessarily mean vertically above: as, in an indictment for playing cards in a room over a saloon. 2 " Over " and " under " are not precisely opposites. A railroad constructed " under " a turnpike means ata lerellower than the turnpike; and the railroad may be said to pass " over " the turnpike when both are at the same level.* 3. A devise over is a devise to one person contingent upon the failure or defeat of a gift to some other person. To endorse over; to make over: to transfer. See also Hold, Over. Overcharge.
See Charge, 3 (1). Overdraft. See Draft, 3. Overdue. See Due, 1. Over-insurance.
See Insurance.
See Insurance.
Overplus.
See Surplus., Overrule.
See Rule, 1. Overseer.
See Poor; Wat, Highway.