Typically refers to trial practice where a party has completed the submission of evidence and its argument and submits its case to the judge for a decision. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition To propound; as an advocate submits a proposition for the approval of the court. Applied to a controversy, it means to place it before a tribunal for determination. … [Read more...] about SUBMIT
SUBMORTGAGE
When a person who holds a mortgage as security for a loan which he has made, procures a loan to himself from a third person, and pledges his mortgage as security, he effects what is called a "submortgage." … [Read more...] about SUBMORTGAGE
SUBNERVARE
To ham-string by cutting the sinews of the legs and thighs. It was an old custom mere trices et impudi-cas mulieres subnervare. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUBNERVARE
SUBLEASE
(A) A lease by a tenant to another tenant of a part of the premises held by him; an underlease. (B) A rental agreement or lease between a tenant and a new tenant (called a sublessee) who will either share the rental or take over from the first tenant. The sublessee pays rent directly to the tenant. The tenant is still completely responsible to the landlord for the rent and for … [Read more...] about SUBLEASE
SUBJECT-MATTER
The thing in controversy or the matter spoken or written about. The cause being removed the effect ceases. When respect for magistrates is taken away the commonwealth falls. The foundation being removed the superstructure falls. Sublato principal! tollitur adjunctum. When the principal is taken away the incident is taken also. … [Read more...] about SUBJECT-MATTER