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been instituted by Achaius, King of Scotland, A.D. 819. The better opinion, however, is that it was instituted by James V.

unfit for human habitation and the building and maintaining of better dwellings in lieu thereof. (3) The (English) Artisans' and Labourers'

are colleges and hospitals. For the various statutes for the better regulation of land-tax and its redemption, see Chitty's Statutes, tit.

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estomnia mala pati quam malo consentire. 3 Inst. 23.-(It is better to suffer every ill than to consent to ill.)

the death of the promisor. Such appears to be the better opinion (see per Lord Moncrieff in Burns v. Burns, cited

conditio defendentis.-(The condition of the party in possession is the better one, i.e., where the right of the parties is equal.)

habet. Jenk. Cent. 118.-(The condition of the possessor is the better where neither of the two has a right.) See POSSESSION

actoris. 4 Inst. 180.-The condition of the possessor is the better, and the condition of the defendant than that of the

pr'veniens quam severe puniens. 3 Inst. Epil.-(Justice truly preventing is better than severely punishing.)

nequaqum. Co. Litt. 337.-(A minor can make his own condition better, but by no means worse.) see INFANT.

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