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 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
SUMMONERS
Petty officers who cite men to appear in any court. … [Read more...] about SUMMONERS
SUMMER-HUS SILVER
A payment to the lords of the wood on the Wealds of Kent, who used to visit those places in summer, when their under-tenants were bound to prepare little summer-houses for their reception, or else pay a composition in money. Cowell. … [Read more...] about SUMMER-HUS SILVER
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