Lying In Franchise
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Things derelict, such as waifs, wrecks, estrays, and the like, which may 'be seized without suit or action. 3 Steph. Comm. 258.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
Waifs, estrays, seizure by persons entitled without grant: passing by deed or charter, Lying in livery: fees and feeholds ing and watching in ambush with M. The letter formerly branded on the sons convicted of manslaughter, clergy. M. R.". Master of the Rolls.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A term descriptive of waifs, wrecks, estrays, and the like, which may be seized without suit or action.