In old records. Estrepement or strip; a species of waste or destruction of property. Spelman. … [Read more...] about STREPITUS
STRICT CONSTRUCTION
The narrow interpretation of a statute, clause or other legal writing. This methodology uses the plain meaning of the words themselves, what is stated literally or what the meaning was at the time and place when originally written. Also referred to as original intent or strict interpretation. The interpretation of a legal statute strictly on what is written and not looking at … [Read more...] about STRICT CONSTRUCTION
STRICTO JURE
Lat. In strict law. 1 Kent Comm. 65. … [Read more...] about STRICTO JURE
STREPITUS JUDICIALIS
Turbulent conduct in a court of justice. Jacob. … [Read more...] about STREPITUS JUDICIALIS
STRICT SETTLEMENT
When lands are settled to the parent for life, and after his death to his first and other sons in tail, and trustees are interposed to preserve the contingent remainders, this is called a strict settlement. … [Read more...] about STRICT SETTLEMENT