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A chattel which is in a fixed location.

In New Jersey. A board of county officers, having charge of the finances of the county, and composed of persons chosen by and representing the several towns or townships of the cou

Debts owing by corporations, like debts owing by individuals, are not property of the debtors in any sense; they are obligations of the debtors, and only possess value in the hands

A movable chattel.

In Hindu law. A fourth, a fourth part of the sum in litigation. The "Mahratta chout" is a fourth of the revenues exacted as tribute by the Mahrattas.

Under the Salic law. This was a ceremony performed by a person who was too poor to pay his debt or fine, whereby he applled to a rich relative to pay it for him. It consisted (afte

A believer in the teachings of Christ.

Court Christian.

The religion established by Jesus Christ. Christianity has been judicially declared to be a part of the common law of Pennsylvania; Updegraph v. Com., 11 S. & R. (Pa.) 394; Guardia

One’s baptismal name.

In Pennsylvania a charter was refused to an organization of.Christian Scientists on the ground that to recognize their doctrines was against the public policy of the state; In re F

Christ’s birthday, December 25th.

A festival of the Christian church, observed on the 25th of December, in memory of the birth of Jesus Christ.

The term “chronically homeless” means, with respect to an individual or family, that the individual or family— (i) is homeless and lives or resides in a place not meant for human h

In this subparagraph, the term “chronically ill enrollee” means an enrollee in an MA plan that the Secretary determines— (I) has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic

The term “chronically ill individual” has the meaning given such term by section 7702B(c)(2); except that such term shall not include a terminally ill individual. / The term "

The term “chronic care improvement organization” means an entity that has entered into an agreement under subsection (b) or (c) to provide, directly or through contracts with subco

The term “chronic care improvement program” means a program described in paragraph (1) that is offered under an agreement under subsection (b) or (c).

The term “chronic condition” has the meaning given that term by the Secretary and shall include, but is not limited to, the following: (A) A mental health condition. (B) Substance

"chronic high intensity crime area" means an area meeting criteria adopted by the Attorney General by regulation that, at a minimum, define areas with— (A) consistently h

The titie of a work written by Bishop Fleetwood, at the beginning of the 18th century, showing the value of money at difl Perent periods in English history. 1 BL Com. 173.

For purposes of this subchapter, the term “chronic silicosis” means a nonmalignant lung disease if— (1) the initial occupational exposure to silica dust preceded the onset of silic

The term "chronic wasting disease" means the animal disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations that— (A) is a transmissible disease of the nervous system resulti

In maritime law. <A certificate of the registration of a vessel according tothe registry acts, for the purpose of giving her a national character. dO Steph. Comm, 274; 6 Kent, Comm

That branch of the science of political economy which relates to the production of wealth.

In practice. An obsolete writ, which could formerly have been sued out when the defendant had for two years ceased or neglected to perform such service or to pay such rent as he wa

Lat. The others being silent; the other judges oxpressing no opinion. Comb, 180.

When a@ limited administration has been granted, and all the property cannot be administered under it, administration caterorwm (as to the residue) may be granted.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “church” means a church, a convention or association of churches, or an elementary or secondary school which is controlled, operated, or p

Statutes passed in England in and since the year 1818, with the object of extending the accommodation afforded by the national church, so as to make it more commensurate with the w

St. 3 & 4 Vict. c. 86, containing regulations for trying clerks in holy orders charged with offenses against ecclesiastical law, and for enforcing sentences pronounced in such case

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms “church plan” and “church employee” have the meaning given such terms by paragraphs (1) and (3)(B) of section 414(e), respectively, exce

For purposes of this section, the term “church employee income” means gross income for services which are described in section 3121(b)(8)(B) (and are not described in section 3121(

CHURCHSET, CIRSET, kirkset, or chirset. In old English law. A certain portion or measure of wheat, anciently paid to the church on St. Martin's day, and which, according to Fleta,

An ecclesiastical court with judicial powers.

Land owned by a church or ecclesiastical body.

A benefice in an established church.

The national church of England.

The term “church or convention or association of churches” includes an organization described in subparagraph (A) or (B)(ii) of subsection (e)(3).

a plan established and maintained by a church [a plan maintained by a principal-purpose organization]." The church-establishment condition thus drops out of the picture.

A tribute by which the expenses of the church are to be defrayed. justices, or in the ecclesiastical court. Wharton.

In English law. A sum assessed for the repair of parochial ehurches by the representatives of the parishioners in vestry assembled.

A church warden; an overseer of a church. Now obsolete. Cowell.

The term “church records” means all corporate and financial records regularly kept by a church, including corporate minute books and lists of members and contributors.

A church warden.

Customary obligations paid to the parish priest; from which duties the religious sometimes purchased an exemption for themselves and their tenants. Wharton.

The term “church tax examination” means any examination for purposes of making a determination described in paragraph (2) of— (A) church records at the request of the Internal Reve

The term “church tax inquiry” means any inquiry to a church (other than an examination) to serve as a basis for determining whether a church— (A) is exempt from tax under section 5

An officer whose duty it is to take care of or guard the church. They are taken to be a kind of corporation in favor of the church for some purposes. They may have, in that name, p

[L. Lat. ecclesiae gardiani.] Guardians, overseers or keepers of the church. Parochial officers annually appointed by the parish, whose peculiar province it is to take care of the

A species of ecclesiastical officers who are intrusted with the care and guardianship of the church building and property. These, with the rector and vestry, represent the parish i

A writ issuing out of an ecclesiastical court.

See Cemetery.

See"Ceorl.'' CI, CY, or SI (Law Pr.) So. Pur ceo que fine est d hault barre, et de ci graund force, et de ci puissant nature, because a fine is so high a bar, and of so great force

So; here.

(Civil Law) Food.

cibata, I. Victualed. Cibat' Telat' et parat': victualed, tackled and appareled.

Cibata. Lat. Victualled. Cibatus, velatus et paratus; victualled, tackled and apparelled. Towns. Pl. 227.

In medical jurisprudence. A scar; the mark left in the flesh or skin after the healing of a wound, and having the appearance of a seam or of a ridge of flesh.

Cider is the expressed juice of apples and is so popularly and generally known.

Formerly.

I. Other Caeteris paribus, I Other the others being silent,

These societies are formed in England under 3 & 4 Wm. LV. ¢. 14, to enable the industrious classes fo muke provisions for themselves by purchasing, on advantageous terms, a governm

the common c. i. f. contract for shipment from a foreign to an American port, where delivery to the ship at the port of lading is delivery to the purchaser

The term &quot;CIFIA program&quot; means the carbon dioxide transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program established under section 16372(a) of this title.

“Cigar” means any roll of tobacco wrapped in leaf tobacco or in any substance containing tobacco (other than any roll of tobacco which is a cigarette within the meaning of subsecti

The term “cigarette” means— (A) any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco, and (B) any roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tob

“Cigarette paper” means paper, or any other material except tobacco, prepared for use as a cigarette wrapper.

The term “cigarette tobacco” means any product that consists of loose tobacco that is intended for use by consumers in a cigarette. Unless otherwise stated, the requirements applic

“Cigarette tube” means cigarette paper made into a hollow cylinder for use in making cigarettes.

As well.

Circumstantia, I. I. A in a certain relation to another fact, and the existence of such other fact may be

carta, cnrtus, I. I. In old European law. The court of the sovereign; any court of justice; the palace or household of the sovereign; the residence of a nobleman; a manse, a countr

I. In old English law. A taking or seizure of a thing, as an animal; a taking or seizure of land; a taking or arrest of a person; a taking or holding of a court; a taking or receiv

Non decipitur qui scit se decipl. 5 Coke, 60. He is not deceived who kuows himself to be deceived,

Sinkaunt. L. Fr. Fifty. Kelham.

127, 54 L. R. A. 836, 85 Am. St. Rep. 2C>.°>; Sargent v. Knights of Honor. 158 Mass. 557, 33 N. E. 650; Mulderick v. Grand Lodge of A. O. U. W., 155 Pa. 505, 26 Atl. 6G3; Wist v. G

Cink, Sink, Sinke. L. Fr. Five. Kelham.

The five ports of England which lie towards France. These ports, on account of their importance as defenses to the kingdom, early had certain privileges granted them, and in recomp

See Cinque Posts.

Inold English law. An obsolete writ, which commanded a sheriff or steward of a county court or hundred court to receive and admit an aitorney to appear for the person whovuwed suit

In Roman Lawi An urban servitude giving the owner a right to project his roof over the land of another or to open a house drain upon it. JUS STRICTUM (T^t). A Latin phrase, which s

The stocks. Reg. Orig. 96b. Bracton and Fleta used in cippo. Bracton fol. 145b; Fleta, lib. 1, c. 42, §§ 1, 2.

Ct. Cook Co., 111. See also State v. Addy, enable them to move in arrest of judgment any matter sufficient to stay sentence. See further CoNViCTioN; Eebob, 2 (3); Judomknt; Pardon;

About; concerning.

In old English law. A tribute anciently paid to the bishop or archbishop for visiting the churches. Du Fresne; Whishaw.

In Hindu law. Head of affairs ; the state or government; a grand division of a province; a headman. A name used by Europeans in Bengal to denote the Hindu writer and acceuntant emp

I. I. In Saxon law. The repairing

A violation of ecclesiastical privilege.

The term &quot;circle of trust offender&quot; means an offender who is related to, or in a position of trust, authority, or supervisory control with respect to, a child.

Church scot; an ecclesiastical due.

kirkset, cyricset. In old English church. V. Churchesset.

A division of the country, appointed for a particular judge to visit for the trial of causes, or for the administration of justice. See 3 Bl. Conun. 58; 3 Bouv. Inst, note 2532,, I

A court held by a judge or judges at different places in a district. See, also, United States Circuit Court.

A federal court created in 1891 in each circuit (q. v.), consisting of three judges, and having final appellate jurisdiction of cases from the circuit and district courts except in

the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, the jurisdiction of the latter court which undoubtedly existed prior to the establishment of the Commerce Court was not vested in the

A system of courts of the United States (one in each circuit) created by act of congress of March 3, 1891 (U. S. Comp. St 1901, p. 488), composed of the circuit justice, the circui

The judge of a circuit court. Crozier v. Lyons, 72 Iowa, 40i, 34 N. W. 186. '

A justice of the Supreme Court of the United States allotted to any circuit. Act of March 3, 1911.

In English practice. A paper containing a statement of the time and place at which the several assises will be held, and other statistical information connected with the assises. H