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
STRAW BAIL
See BAIL. … [Read more...] about STRAW BAIL
STREPITUS JUDICIALIS
Turbulent conduct in a court of justice. Jacob. … [Read more...] about STREPITUS JUDICIALIS
STREET NAME
Shares of securities that are held in the name of a broker that are owned by a customer. … [Read more...] about STREET NAME
STRIKING A DOCKET
In English practice. The first step in the proceedings in bankruptcy, which consists in making affidavit of the debt and giving a bond to follow up the proceedings with effect 2 Steph. Comm. 199. When the affidavit and bond are delivered at the bankrupt office, an entry is made in what is called the "docket-book," upon which the petitioning creditor is said to have struck a … [Read more...] about STRIKING A DOCKET