med. jur. The conception of a second embryo, during the gestation of the first, or the conception of a child by a woman already pregnant with another, during the time of such pregnancy. 2. This doctrine, though doubted, seems to be established by numerous cases. … [Read more...] about SUPERFOETATION
SUPERFICIES
Lat. In the civil law. The alienation by the owner of the surface of the soil of all rights necessary for building on the surface, a yearly rent being generally reserved; also a building or erection. Superflua non nocent. Superfluities do not prejudice. Jenk. Cent 184. Surplusage does not vitiate. … [Read more...] about SUPERFICIES
SUPERFETATION, SUPERFOETATION
In medical Jurisprudence. The formation of a fetus as the result of an impregnation occurring after another impregnation, but before the birth of the offspring produced by it Webster. … [Read more...] about SUPERFETATION, SUPERFOETATION
SUMMONERS
Petty officers who cite men to appear in any court. … [Read more...] about SUMMONERS
SUMMONEAS
L. Latin: In old praetice. A writ of summons; a writ by which a party was summoned to appear in court. … [Read more...] about SUMMONEAS