Hand Money
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Earnest (q. v.) when It is in cash.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Money paid in hand to bind a bargain; earnest money.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Money paid in hand to bind a bargain; earnest money.