That which may be sued. … [Read more...] about SUABLE
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
STRIKE OFF
In common parlance, and in the language of the auction-room, property is understood to be "struck off" or "knocked down," when the auctioneer, by the fall of his hammer, or by any other audible or visible announcement signifies to the bidder that he is entitled to the property on paylug the amount of his bid, according to the terms of the sale. Sherwood v. Reade, 7 Hill (X. Y.) … [Read more...] about STRIKE OFF
STRIKE
(A) Employment Law: When employees are unified and organize a work stoppage in order to pressure an employer into agreeing to employee demands, e.g. protesting low pay, better health benefits, etc. (B) Legal Practice: When the court orders something to be removed or stricken, such as a party's motion or pleading or statements spoken by a witness that constituted inadmissible … [Read more...] about STRIKE