Merton
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
STATUTE OF. An ancient English ordinance or statute, 20 Hen. III. (1235), which took its name from the place in the county of Surrey where parliament sat when it was enacted. Its provisions related chiefiy to dower, usury, legitimacy of children, the right of freeman to make suit by attorney at the lord’s or any county court, the inclosure of common lands, wardships. 2. Inst. 79; Barring. Stat. 41, 46; Hale, Hist. ME8CR0YANT. An unbeliever, as used in ancient books. ME8E. An ancient word used to signify house, probably from the French maison. It is said that by this word the buildings, curtilage, orchards, and gardens will pass; Co. Lltt. 66. Mesmerism, see hypnotism.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
statute of. A statute of 20 Henry usury, legitimacy, etc. So called, because held at the monastery or priory of the Surrey.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
STATUTE OF. Anold Enand usury. It was passed in 1235, (20 Een.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
Statute of. Passed 20 Hen. III., a. d. 1253, concerning dower, usury, legitimacy, lord's right in parks, etc. Merx est quicquid veudi potest, I. Merchandise is whatever can be sold.