Sum In Gross

An entire sum, as distinguished from one composed of separate or specified parts. 16 Wend. (N. Y.) 61, 262. SUMMA CARITAS EST FACERE JUSTItiam singulis et omni tempore quando necesse fuerit. The greatest charity Is to do justice to every one, and at any time whenever it may be necessary. 11 Coke, 70. SUMMA EST LEX QUAE PRO RELIGIone facit. That is the highest law which favors religion. 10 Mod. 117, 119; 2 Chanc. Cas. 18. which determines in favor of religion. Co. Litt. 341a; Broom, Leg. Max. (3d London Ed.) 18; 5 Coke, 14b; 10 Coke, 5Ba; 2 Chanc. Cas. 18. SUMMAM ESSE RATIONEM QUAE PRO reflgione facit. That consideration is strongest which determines in favor of religion. Dig. 11. 7. 43, cited in Grotius de Jure Belli, lib. 3, c. 12, § 7. See 10 Mod. 117, 119. SUMMARY PROCEDURE ON BILLS OP exchange. This phrase refers to St. 18 & 19 Viet. e. 67, passed in 1855, for the purpose of facilitating the remedies on bills and notes by the prevention of frivolous or fictitious defenses. By this statute, a defendant in an action on a bill or note, brought within six months after it has become payable, is prohibited from defending the action without the leave of the court or a judge. See 2 Steph. Comm. 118, note; Lush, Prac. 1027.