Theft is so called by some ancient writers. "Stealth is the wrongful taking of goods without pretense of title." Finch, Law, b. 3, c. 17. … [Read more...] about STEALTH
STAY ORDER
An order of the court that delays or postpones another order of the court in whole or in part. … [Read more...] about STAY ORDER
STELLIONATAIRE
Fr. In French law. A party who fraudulently mortgages property to which he has no title. … [Read more...] about STELLIONATAIRE
STAYING PROCEEDINGS
The suspension of an action. 2. Proceedings are stayed absolutely or conditionally. 3. 1. They are peremptorily stayed when the plaintiff is wholly incapacitated from suing; as, for example, when the plaintiff is not the holder, nor beneficially interested in a bill on which he has brought his action; or when the plaintiff admits in writing, that he has no cause of action; or … [Read more...] about STAYING PROCEEDINGS
STEELBOW GOODS
In Scotch law. Corns, cattle, straw, and implements of husbandry delivered by a landlord to his tenant, by which the tenant is enabled to stock and labor the farm; in consideration of which he Becomes bound to return articles equal in quantity and quality, at the expiry of the lease. Bell. … [Read more...] about STEELBOW GOODS