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Mutual L. Ins. Co

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

v. Martien, 27 Mont. 437, 71 Pac. 470; Weld v. May, 9 Cush. (Mass.) 189; In re Millward-Cliff Cracker Co.’s Estate, 161 Pa. 167, 28 Atl. 1072. —Treasurer, lord high. Formerly the chief treasurer of England, who had charge of the moneys in the exchequer, the chancellor of the exchequer being under him. He appointe: all revenue officers and escheators, and leased crown lands. The office is obsolete, and his duties are now performed by the lords commissioners of the treasury. Stim. Gloss.
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.