This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ...i.e. a buttle for the purpose of bringing a son into the family of tho tribe: if it cannot otherwise be decided, it is necessary to make battle, in order to settle it, i.e. taking him into his patrimony; i.e. if it cannot be confirmed by oath, or by seven 'cumals, ' battle is safe for him; i.e. this is ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ...i.e. a buttle for the purpose of bringing a son into the family of tho tribe: if it cannot otherwise be decided, it is necessary to make battle, in order to settle it, i.e. taking him into his patrimony; i.e. if it cannot be confirmed by oath, or by seven 'cumals, ' battle is safe for him; i.e. this is after 'apad '-notice and fasting, though he could have got another distraint; or, else, it is when he fails to get another action of distraint. About defence of possession, i.e. it cannot be levied otherwise, i.e. a battle to obtain the land of his father and grandfather; if he cannot obtain it otherwise, he is justified in fighting to gain it. For swearing about a murder, i.e. to fight for the oath of the murder, i.e. to confirm it when it is right to confirm it; or to deny it when it is right to deny it. About verbal contract, i.e. the donation of tho nobles, though they repent it afterwards, i.e. to confirm that for which anyone gives security properly by word of mouth. For false conviction, i.e. for the conviction by falsehood, i.e. for the ' eric' of the false evidence; or to deny it when it is required. A battle of war, i.e. a battle by mutual consent. If they do not surrender the sovereignty at the termination of the period which the founder assigned for them, it is battle that is right to be given them for it. When there are throe tribes, or two tribes, claiming sovereignty, battle of war is proper between them, when one of them takes the turn of the other. It is when the right cannot be otherwise recovered that battle or combat is proper for it, after notice and fasting, though they could get another distraint. To ward off rent, Le. a fight to ward off an unlawful tribute. From his territory, te. the great territory. And family, ...
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Add this copy of Ancient Laws of Ireland to cart. $82.23, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2000 by William S. Hein & Company.
