In old English law. Overplus; surplus; residue or balance. Bract fol. 301; Spelman. … [Read more...] about SUPERPLUSAGIUM
SUPPLEMENTAL
That which is added to a thing to complete it as a supplemental affidavit, which is an additional affidavit to make out a case; a supplemental bill. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Something added to supply defects in the thing to which it is added, or in aid of which it is made. Supplemental affidavit. An affidavit made in addition to a previous one, in order to … [Read more...] about SUPPLEMENTAL
SUPERSEDEAS
Latin: In practice. A writ ordering the suspension or superseding of another writ previously Issued. It directs the ofllcer to whom it is issued to refrain from executing or acting under another writ which is in his hands or may come to him. By a conventional extension of the term it has come to be used as a designation of the effect of any proceeding or act in a cause which, … [Read more...] about SUPERSEDEAS
SUPERINSTITUTION
The institution of one in an office to which another has been previously instituted; as where A. is admitted and instituted to a benefice upon one title, and B. is admitted and Instituted on the title or presentment of another. 2 Cro. Eliz. 463. A church being full by institution, if a second institution is granted to the same church this is a superlnstltution. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUPERINSTITUTION
SUPER-JURARE
Over-swearing. A term anciently used when a criminal endeavored to excuse himself by his own oath or the oath of one or two witnesses, and the crime objected against him was so plain and notorious that he was convicted on the oaths of many more witnesses. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUPER-JURARE