Covin

Defined in 9 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

A secret contrivance between two or more persons to defraud and prejudice another of his rights. Co. Litt. 357b; Comyn, Dig. "Covin" (A); 1 Viner, Abr. 473. See "Collusion;" "Fraud."

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Fraud; deceit; collusion. Cowitch. A plant whose spines cause violent itching in contact with the skin. See 2 Pears. (Pa.) 441.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A secret contrivance between two Dig. Covin, A; 1 Viner, Abr. 473; Mix v. Muzzy, 28 Conn. 186. See Collusion; Deceit; Fraud.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A secret conspiracy or agreement bstween two or more persons to injure or defraud another. Mix v. Muzzy, 28 Conn. 191; Anderson v. Oscamp (Ind. App.) 35 N. E. 707; Hyslop v. Clarke, 14 Johns. (N. Y.) 465.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

A secret combination to effect fraud.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A secret conspiracy or agree ment between two or more persons to injure or defraud another.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

'' "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.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

Secret combination

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

[L. Lat. covtna.] A secret assent or agreement determined in the hearts of two or more, to the prejudice of another. Moantague, C. J., Plowd, 54. Tmif Ms de la ley. Cb. Litt 357 b.