Rom. civil law. From the reign of Constantine to Justinian, advocates were divided into two classes: viz. advocates in title, who were called statute, and supernumeraries. The statutes were inscribed in the matriculation books, and formed a part of the college of advocates in each jurisdiction. The supernumeraries were not attached to any bar in particular, and could reside … [Read more...] about SUPERNUMERARI
SUPERPLUSAGIUM
In old English law. Overplus; surplus; residue or balance. Bract fol. 301; Spelman. … [Read more...] about SUPERPLUSAGIUM
SUPERMAJORITY
A vote where more than 50% is required, such as a 2/3 vote. Usually used as an anti-takeover measure by public companies. … [Read more...] about SUPERMAJORITY
SUPERNUMERARII
Lat. In Roman law. Advocates who were not registered or enrolled and did not belong to the college of advocates. They were not attached to any local jurisdiction. See STATUTI. … [Read more...] about SUPERNUMERARII
SUPERIOR COURT
The main county trial court in many states, mostly in the west. See state court. … [Read more...] about SUPERIOR COURT