Latin: In the civil law. A writing under, or under-writing; a writing of the name under or at the bottom of an instrument by way of attestation or ratification; subscription. That kind of imperial constitution-which was granted in answer to the prayer of a petitioner who was present. Calvin. … [Read more...] about SUBSCRIPTIO.
SUBSELLIA
Latin: In Roman law. Lower seats or benches, occupied by the ju dices and by inferior magistrates when they sat in judgment, as distinguished from the tribunal of the praetor. Calvin. Subsequens matrimonium tollit pecca tum prsecedens. A subsequent marriage [of the parties] removes a previous fault, ?. e., previous illicit intercourse, and legitimates the offspring. A rule of … [Read more...] about SUBSELLIA
SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGES
A sum, assessed by way of damages, which is worth having; opposed to nominal damages, which are assessed to satisfy a bare legal right. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGES
SUBSEQUENT CONDITION
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SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE
Where a party in a contract performs on the overwhelming majority of the contract but, through no fault of its own, cannot complete the entire performance as specified and may deviate slightly from that which was agreed. A court may award such a party compensation since a denial for a minor breach would bring about an unfair result. … [Read more...] about SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE