In French law. A party desirous of repurchasing property at auction before the court can, by offering one-tenth or one-sixth, according to the case, in addition to the price realized at the sale, oblige the property to be put up once more at auction. This bid upon a bid is called a "aurenchere." Arg. Fr. Merc Law, 575. … [Read more...] about SURENCHERE
SURDUS
Lat. In the civil law. Deaf; a deaf person. Inst. 2, 12, 3, Burdus et mutus, a deaf and dumb person. … [Read more...] about SURDUS
SURCHARGE
chancery practice. When a bill is filed to open an account, stated, liberty is sometimes given to the plaintiff to surcharge and falsify such account. That is, to examine not only errors of fact, but errors of law. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (noun) - an over charge, an exaction, Impost, or incumbrance beyond what is just and right, or beyond one's authority … [Read more...] about SURCHARGE
SURETY BOND
A bond that is issued by a surety who guarantees performance should the obligated party fail to meet its obligations. … [Read more...] about SURETY BOND
SUPREMUS
Lat. Last; the last. Supremus est quem nemo sequitar. He is last whom no one follows. Dig. 50,16, 92. … [Read more...] about SUPREMUS