L. Latin: In old English practice. A summoning or summons; a writ by which a party was summoned to appear in court of which there were various kinds. Spelman. Summonitiones aut citationes nulla lioeant fieri intra palatium regis. 3 Inst. 141. Let no summonses or citations be served within the king's palace. … [Read more...] about SUMMONITIO
SUMMATION
The summary of a party's case by the attorney at the conclusion of a trial, where the attorney attempts to convince the judge and jury that the facts and testimony in the case support his or her client's position. Typically referred to as closing argument. … [Read more...] about SUMMATION
SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS
When cases are to be adjudged promptly, without any unnecessary form, the proceedings are said to be summary. 2. In no case can the party be tried summarily unless when such proceedings are authorized by legislative authority except perhaps in the cases of contempts, for the common law is a stranger to such a mode of trial. … [Read more...] about SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS
SUMMARY PROCEEDING
A court proceeding in frong of a judge where no jury is present. … [Read more...] about SUMMARY PROCEEDING
SUMMONERS
Petty officers who cite men to appear in any court. … [Read more...] about SUMMONERS