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
SUMMARY
A brief statement that contains the important items that appear in another document of greater length. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (noun) - An abridgment; brief; compendium; also a short application to a court or judge, without the formality of a full proceeding. Wharton.(adjective) - Immediate; peremptory ; off-hand ;without a jury; provisional; statutory. … [Read more...] about SUMMARY
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
SUMMING UP
practice. The act of making a speech before a court and jury, after all the evidence has been heard, in favor of one of the parties in the cause, is called summing up. When the judge delivers his charge to the jury, he is also said to sum up the evidence in the case. 2. In summing up, the judge should, with much precision and clearness, state the issues joined between the … [Read more...] about SUMMING UP
SUMMARY PROBATE
A simple proceeding for small estates that is quicker and much less costly than in probate court. The amount that qualifies for a small estate is governed by state law. … [Read more...] about SUMMARY PROBATE