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Casual Pauper

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

A poor person who, in England, applies for relief in a parish other than that of his settlement. The ward in the workhouse to which they are admitted is called the "casual ward." Rapalje & L.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A pauper who receives aid outside of the jurisdiction of his residence.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A poor person who, in England, applies for relief in a parish other than that of his settlement. The ward in the work-house to which they are admitted is called the "casual ward."

Defined under Casual in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A poor person who, in England, applies for relief in a parish other than that of his settlement. The ward in the work-house to which they are admitted is called the “casual ward.”