A legal standard and test which determines whether a statute will pass constitutional scrutiny. … [Read more...] about STRICT SCRUTINY
STRICT
Stringent, rigid, without any leeway. As to strict "Construction," "Foreclosure," and "Settlement," see those titles. … [Read more...] about STRICT
STREAMING FOR TIN
The process of working tin in Cornwall and Devon. The right to stream must not be exercised so as to interfere with the rights of other private Individuals; e.g. either by withdrawing or by polluting or choking up the water-courses or waters of others; and the statutes 23 Hen. VIII. c. 8, and 27 Hen. VIII. c. 23, impose a penalty for the offense. Brown. … [Read more...] about STREAMING FOR TIN
STRAW BAIL
See BAIL. … [Read more...] about STRAW BAIL
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