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HERUS

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. A master. Servus facit wt Kerus dct, the servant does [the work] in order that the master may give [him the wages agreed on.] Herus dat ut servus factt, the master gives [or agrees to give, the wages,] in consideration of, or with a view to, the servant’s doing [the work.] 2 BI.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.