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That which may be sued. … [Read more...] about SUABLE

Latin term meaning on its own will or on its own motion and usually refers to a judge's decision on a matter which the parties have not requested adjudication. Voluntarily; without prompting or suggestion. … [Read more...] about SUA SPONTE

Latin: In old English law. Vicious pleading, for which a fine was imposed by King John, supposed to be the origin of the fines for beau-pleader. Crabb, Eng. Law, 135 … [Read more...] about STULTILOQUIUM

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

Something built on a parcel of real estate, may be small such as a shed or large, such as a ten story building. … [Read more...] about STRUCTURE