Tag: ST

  • Staying Proceedings

    In the Past The suspension of an action. Developments Proceedings are stayed absolutely or conditionally. Details They are peremptorily stayed when the plaintiff is wholly incapaci-tated from suing; as, for example, when the plaintiff is not the holder, nor beneficially interested in a bill […]

  • Staying Proceedings

    In the Past The suspension of an action. Developments Proceedings are stayed absolutely or conditionally. Details They are peremptorily stayed when the plaintiff is wholly incapaci-tated from suing; as, for example, when the plaintiff is not the holder, nor beneficially interested in a bill […]

  • Stranger

    In the Past This word has several significations. 1. A person born out of the United States of America; but in this sense the term alien is more properly applied, until he becomes naturalized. 2. A person who is not privy to an act or contract; example, The person who is a stranger to the…

  • Stranger

    In the Past This word has several significations. 1. A person born out of the United States of America; but in this sense the term alien is more properly applied, until he becomes naturalized. 2. A person who is not privy to an act or contract; example, The person who is a stranger to the…

  • State

    State in the American Legislation Definition of State provided by the Uniform Probate Code: Means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Concept of State […]

  • State

    State in the American Legislation Definition of State provided by the Uniform Probate Code: Means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Concept of State […]

  • Strictum Jus

    In the Past This phrase is used to show mere law, in contradistinction to equity. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about strictum jus is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, […]

  • Strictum Jus

    In the Past This phrase is used to show mere law, in contradistinction to equity. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about strictum jus is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, […]

  • State Supreme Court

    Definition of State Supreme Court Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the State Supreme Court legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia The court of last resort in state judicial systems. Almost every state calls this court the supreme court although several have other names such […]

  • Stratocracy

    In the Past A military (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) government; government (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) by military (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) chiefs of an army. [1] […]

  • Stratocracy

    In the Past A military (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) government; government (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) by military (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) chiefs of an army. [1] […]

  • Step-mother

    In the Past In Latin noverca, is the wife of one's father, who is not the mother of the person spoken of. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about step-mother is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the […]

  • Step-mother

    In the Past In Latin noverca, is the wife of one's father, who is not the mother of the person spoken of. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about step-mother is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the […]

  • Standing

    Definition of Standing Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Standing legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia The requirement that a real dispute exist between the prospective parties to a lawsuit. Standing must be established in order to proceed in either federal or state […]

  • Standing

    Definition of Standing Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Standing legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia The requirement that a real dispute exist between the prospective parties to a lawsuit. Standing must be established in order to proceed in either federal or state […]