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the legislature intended no more than to interdict the party from an imparlance, or any other means or contrivances for mere delay. He should not by sham pleadings, or by other pre

Course of duty. See 131 N. C. 250, 42 S. E. 604.

If business has been transacted in certain cases it is implied that the like business may be transacted in others. The inference to be drawn is, that everything fairly within the s

The term "scope of practice" means the defined parameters of various duties or services that may be provided by an individual under a license.

A second appeal lies only when the court below, in carrying out the mandate of this court, is alleged to have committed an error. But, on an appeal from the mandate, it is well set

if the 'lands were probably within the scope of the project from the time the Government was committed to it,' no enhancement in value attributable to the project is to be consider

In this subsection, the term "scorecard" means any summary using a rating system to evaluate the efforts of a Federal agency to meet goals established under subsection (g

For purposes of this title, the term “S corporation” means, with respect to any taxable year, a small business corporation for which an election under section 1362(a) is in effect

AND LOT. In English law. The name of a customary contribution laid upon all the subjects according to their ability.

In old English law. An extortionate practice by officers of the forest who kept ale-houses, and compelled the people to drink at their houses for fear of their displeasure. Prohibi

An extortion by officers of the forests who kept ale houses, and compelled people to drink there under fear of their displeasure, Charta de Foresta, c. 7; Manw. For. Laws, pt. 1, 2

Same as Lot and scot.

In English law. Voters in certnin boroughs entitled to the franchise in virtue of their paying this contribution. 2 Steph. Comm. 360.

A marriage contracted without any formal solemnization or religious ceremony, by the mere mutual agreement of the parties per verbo de præsenti in the presence of witnesses, recogn

See Gretna Green.

Peers of the kingdom of Scotland. Of these sixteen are elected by the rest, and represent the whole body. They are elected for one parliament only. See 6 Anne, c. 23, amended by 10

See United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Assessments by commissioners of sewers.

A record. Becorda records are the traces of anetc.; to diminish a claim for dama part from a demand; a keeping back there is an equitable reason t6 of damages in an action in of th

To pay scot, tax, or customary dues. Cowell.

Append. No. viL

An opprobrious title, applicable to a person of bad character. General damages will not lie for calling a man a scoundrel, but special damages may be recovered when there has been

to rearrange the content of the signal of the programming so that the programming cannot be viewed or heard in an understandable manner.

Scrambling possession: a struggle for the possession of land on the land itself.'

A gaining of possession by means of a physical struggle without resort to the courts. See 54 Cal. 176.

Mining in a mine or pit which has been opened and mined before. See 9-3 Mich. 491, 24 L. R. A. 357, 53 N. W. 625.

The term “scrap” means personal property that has no value except for its basic material content. / The term "scrap" means personal property that has no value except for

For purposes of this subsection, the term “scrap metal” means bits and pieces of metal parts (e.g., bars, turnings, rods, sheets, wire) or metal pieces that may be combined togethe

A scratch or transferred sale is one in which there is an offsetting purchase and sale at the same price on the same day.

A mark which Is to supply the place of a seal. 2 Pars. Cont. 100. See "Scroll." SCRIBA (Lat. from seribere, to write). A scribe; a secretary. Scriba regis, a king's secretary; a ch

The term “screening” means a visual or automated review of information about goods, including manifest or entry documentation accompanying a shipment being imported into the United

The term “screening, diagnostic, and classroom-based instructional reading assessments” means— (i) screening reading assessments; (ii) diagnostic reading assessments; and (iii) cla

The term “screening-eligible WTC survivor” has the meaning given such term in section 300mm–31(a)(1) of this title . / In this subchapter, the term “screening-eligible WTC survivor

The term “screening for glaucoma” means a dilated eye examination with an intraocular pressure measurement, and a direct ophthalmoscopy or a slit-lamp biomicroscopic examination fo

The term “screening mammography” means a radiologic procedure provided to a woman for the purpose of early detection of breast cancer and includes a physician's interpretation of t

The term “screening pap smear” means a diagnostic laboratory test consisting of a routine exfoliative cytology test (Papanicolaou test) provided to a woman for the purpose of early

The term “screening pelvic exam” means a pelvic examination provided to a woman if the woman involved has not had such an examination during the preceding 2 years, or during the pr

The term “screening reading assessment” means an assessment that is— (i) valid, reliable, and based on scientifically based reading research; and (ii) a brief procedure designed as

The term “screenings” shall include chaff, sterile florets, immature seed, weed seed, inert matter, and any other materials removed in any way from any seeds in any kind of cleanin

To write is to act. 2 Ro Ue, 89; 4 Bl. Comm. 80.

The term “scrimshaw product” means any art form which involves the substantial etching or engraving of designs upon, or the substantial carving of figures, patterns, or designs fro

A certificate or schedule. Evidence of the right to obtain shares in a public company; sometimes called "scrip certificate," to distinguish it from the real title to shares. Wharto

See Divioend.

The original or principal instrument, where there are part and counterpart. SCRIPTAE OBLIGATIONES SCRIPTIS tolluntur, et nudi consensus obllgatio, contrario consensu dissolvitur. W

A popular expression to designate a supposed rule of law that a man who takes the life of his wife’s paramour or daughter’s seducer is not guilty of a criminal offence. A trial jud

Written obligations are released by writings and an obligation of naked consent is dissolved by a contrary consent.

I. In old English law. The act or fact of writing.

Written obligations are superseded by writings, and, An obligation of naked assent ls dissolved by assent to the contrary.

In old records. A place in monasteries, where writing was done. Spelman.

A writing.

An indenture.

A bond.

In old English law. Scruet Scrivect' flninm: soruet of fines; a species of roll used in cases of habeas corpus.

A person whose business It is to write deeds and other instruments for others; a conveyancer. Money scriveners are those who are engaged in procuring money to be lent on mortgages

A printed or written mark Intended to supply the place of a seal. See "Seal." SCRUET ROLL (called, also, scruet finium, or simply scruet). In old English law. A record of the bail

An obsolete law society, also called "Serjeants' Place," opposite to St. Andrew's Church, Holborn, London.

Lat. A scribe; a secretary. Scriba regis, a king's secretary; a chancellor. Spelman.

In old practice. A species of roll or record, on which the ball on habeas corpus was entered.

In old English law. A species of roll or record, on which the bail on habeas corpus was entered.

An officer who guarded the king’s rights in flotsam, jetsam, wreck, and the like.

See Statuary. SE. See Sui, Se.

In old European law. Shaken or beaten out; threshed, as grain. Spelman.

Same as Escuage.

See "De Scutagio Habendo." SCYRA (Law Lat.) In old English law. Shire; county; the inhabitants of a county. Writ cited. Hale, Hist. Com. Law, 119. A fine imposed upon such as negle

Scutage.

A French coin of gold, coined A. D. 1427, of the value of 3s. 4d.

A scuttle; anything of a flat or broad shape like a shield. Cowell. —Scutella eleemosynaria. An alms-basket.

An alms-basket.

A knight’s attendant.

A shield.

A shield or coat of arms. Cowell.

In old English law. Shire; county; the inhabitants of a county.

The name of a court the principal court among the Saxons. It was holden twice a year for determining all causes, both ecclesiastical and secular. SE DEFENDENDO (Lat.) Defending him

An abbrevlation for "southern district."

632; or the words, "under any circumstances die by his own hand;" Schultz v. Ins. Co., 40 Ohio St. 217, 48 Am. Rep. 676. A Missouri statute, declaring that in all suits upon polici

Himself; themselves; itself.

The ocean; the great mass of water which surrounds the land, and which extends from pole to pole, covering nearly three-quarters of the globe. Waters within the ebb and flow of the

Assaults by masters in the merchant service upon seamen at sea.

A battery on a seaman at sea.

All that portion of land undet the sea that lies bsyond the sea-shore.

Same as Sea letter.

In a contract for sale of goods shipped or to be shipped, the phrase, ‘‘Sea damaged, if any, to be taken at a fair valuation,” contemplates the risk of damage to the goods by peril

Definition of Sea Duty.—(1) In this section, the term “sea duty” means duty performed by a member— (A) while permanently or temporarily assigned to a ship and— (i) while serving on

The term “seafarer” means an alien crew member who is employed or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

The term “seafood” means farm-raised and wild-caught fish, shellfish, or marine algae harvested in the United States or by a United States flagged vessel for human consumption. / T

“seagoing barge” means a non-self-propelled vessel of at least 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title , or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 o

“seagoing motor vessel” means a motor vessel of at least 300 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title , or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this

The term "sea grant college" means any institution, or any association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as such by the Secretary under section 112

The term "sea grant institute" means any institution, or any association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as such by the Secretary under section 1

The term “Sea Grant Institution” means a sea grant college or sea grant institute, as those terms are defined in section 1122 of this title .

The term “sea grant program” means a program of research and outreach which is administered by one or more sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes.

In the Scotch law. Grounds overflowed by, the sea in spring tides. Bell.

Anciently, wax with an impression. Sigillum est cera impressa quia cera sine impressione non est sigillum. 3 Inst. 169; 21 Pick. (Mass.) 417; 2 Caines (N. Y.) 362. In more modern l

Maritime laws, aa those of Oleron, Wisbuy, and the Hanse Towns.

In English Practice. Motion days in the court of chancery, so called because every motion had to be stamped with the seal, which did not lie in court in the ordinary sittings out o

Having a seal affixed; under seal.

In conveyancing. The common formula of attestation of deeds and other instruments, written immediately over the witnesses' names. This has been retained without change from the old

Courts of law cannot incorporate into a sealed instrument what the parties left out of it, even though the omission was occasioned by the clearest mistake; nor can they reject what

One delivered privately to the judge out of court. See 4 Neb. 86.

An officer in chancery who sealed the writs and instruments.