ABOV

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From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:

  ABOVE. Literally higher in place: But in law this word is sometimes used to
  designate the superior court, or one which may revise proceedings of an
  inferior court error, from such inferior jurisdiction. The court of error is
  called the court above; the court whose proceedings are to be examined is
  called the court below.
       2. By bail above, is understood bail to the action entered with the


  prothonotary or clerk, which is an appearance. See Bail above. The bail
  given to the Sheriff, in civil cases, when the defendant is arrested on
  bailable process, is called bail below; (q.v.) vide Below.