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Shewer

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In the practice of the English show the property to be viewed, and are hence called "shewers." There is usually a shewer on behalf of each party. Archb. Prac. 339 et seq.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Persons appointed by the court to conduct a viewing by the jury.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In the practice of the English high court, when a view by a jury is ordered, persons are named by the court to show the property to be viewed, and are hence called "shewers." There is usually a shewer on behalf of each party. Archb. Pr. 339, et seq.