Covin
A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889
A Dictionary of Law
'' "A contrivance between two to defraud or cheat a third." ' ' ' A secret assent determined in the hearts of two or more to the prejudice of another." ^ 1 3 Bl. Com. 156-B7. = 1 Chitty, PI.
116. ■ Farmers', &c. Turnpike Co. v. Mc CuUough, 25 Pa. 304 (1855); 4 Dall. 439; 5 Pa. 189; 8 id. 372; 25 id. 303; S8 id. 75; 70 id. 194; 79 id. 336; 96 id. 239-40. See Act 25 May, 1887: P. L. 271. * Kiiv'-ert.
F. covrir, to cover. = [1 Bl. Com. 442. ' F. couvenir, to agree, covenant. ' Mix v. Muzzy, 28 Conn. 191 (1859): Ld. EUenboroiigh. Covinous. Collusive, fraudulent. An example is where a tenant for life or tail secretly conspires with anothe* that he shall recover the land held by such tenant to the prejudice of the reversioner.