A person appointed by an agent to perform some duty, or the whole of the business relating to his agency. 2. Sub-agents may be considered in two points of view. 1. With regard to their rights and duties or obligations, towards their immediate employers. 2. As to their rights and obligations towards their superior or real principals. 3. 1. A sub-agent is generally invested with … [Read more...] about SUB-AGENT
SUB AGENT
An under-agent; a substituted agent; an agent appointed by one who is himself an agent. 2 Kent Comm. 633. … [Read more...] about SUB AGENT
STULTIFY
To make or declare insane. It is a general rule in the English law, that a man shall not be permitted to stultify himself; that is, he shall not be allowed to plead his insanity to avoid a contract. 2. In the United States, this rule seems to have been exploded, and the party may himself avoid his acts except those of record, and contracts for necessaries and services rendered, … [Read more...] about STULTIFY
STUMPAGE
The sum agreed to he paid to an owner of land for trees standing (or lying) upon his land, the purchaser being permitted to enter upon the land and to cut down and remove the trees; in other words, it is the price paid for a license to cut Blood v. Drummond, 67 Me. 478. … [Read more...] about STUMPAGE
STUPRUM
Latin: In the civil law. Unlawful intercourse with a woman. Distinguished from adultery as being, committed with a virgin or widow. Dig. 48, 5, 6. … [Read more...] about STUPRUM