Runrig Lands
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Lands in Scotland where the ridges of a field belong alternatively to different proprietors. Anciently this kind of possession was advantageous in giving a united interest to tenants to resist inroads. By the act of 1695, c. 26, a division of these lands was authorized, with the exception of lands belonging to corporations. Wharton. RUPTA (Law Lat.) In old records. A band or troop. Cowell; Spelman. Buptarii, soldiers; troopers. Id. RUPTUM (Lat. from rumpere, q. v.)
In the civil law. Broken. A term applied to a will; ruptum testam,entum. Inst. 2. 17. 3; Dig. 28. 3.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Lands in Scotland where the ridges of a field belong alternatively to different proprietors. Anciently this kind of possession was advantageous in giving a united interest to tenants to resist inroads. By the act of 1695, c. 23, a division of these lands was authorised, with the exception of lands belonging to corporations. Wharton.