Bridge Masters

Persons chosen by the citizens to have the care and supervision of bridges, and having certain fees and profits belonging to their office, as in the case of London Bridge. Lex. Lond. 283. BRIEF (Lat. brevis; Law Fr. brief e, short). A short or condensed statement In Old Practice. A writ. It is found in this sense in the ancient law authors. 2 Co. Litt. 73b. In English Practice. A statement by a solicitor to counsel, containing the facts and issues, the names of the witnesses, etc., to obtain the advice of counsel on a point of law, or to enable him to prepare for trial. In American Practice. The written or printed points, authorities, and argument furnished to the court by counsel. It must contain some statement of the case and argument therein; a mere copy of part of the assignments of error being insufficient. 12 Ind. 654. And see 43 Ind. 356.