The south door of a church, where canonical purgation was performed, and plaints, etc., were heard and determined. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUTHDURE
SURVIVORSHIP
The living of one of two or more persons after the death of the other or others. Survivorship is where a person becomes entitled to property by reason of his having survived another person who had an interest in it The most familiar example is in the case of joint tenants, the rule being that on the death of one of two joint tenants the whole property passes to the survivor. … [Read more...] about SURVIVORSHIP
SUSPECT CLASS
A suspect classification under constitutional law where discrimination against its members is unlawful and subject to a discrimination lawsuit. Suspect classifications include race, color, creed and national origin amongst others, some of which may be quasi-suspect classifications. … [Read more...] about SUSPECT CLASS
SUSPENDED SENTENCE
A sentence which is not imposed at the time judgment is rendered, usually alternative sentencing where a probationary period is given whereupon successful completion will result in a dismissal of the charges. When a criminal sentence is not imposed and is delayed indefinitely, subject to the defendant's meeting the qualifications for the favorable treatment, e.g. making full … [Read more...] about SUSPENDED SENTENCE
SUSTAIN
Where a judge agrees or rules in favor of a party in court. For example, where counsel makes an objection to the testimony of a witnesses, clarifying the testimony as inadmissible hearsay to which the judge agrees and strikes the witness' statement from the record. … [Read more...] about SUSTAIN