in Louisiana. Slaves for a time, who have acquired the right of being free at a time to come, or on a condition which is not fulfilled, or in a certain event which has not happened, but who, in the mean time, remain in a state of slavery. … [Read more...] about STATU LIBERI
STATUS REPORT
A report that sets forth the condition of an issue or concern at a given moment in time. … [Read more...] about STATUS REPORT
STATING PART OF A BILL
That part of a bill in chancery in which the plaintiff states the facts of his case; it is distinguished from the charging part of the hill and from the prayer. … [Read more...] about STATING PART OF A BILL
STATUTABLE, OR STATUTORY
that which is introduced or governed by statute law, as 'opposed to the common law or equity. Thus, a court is said to have statutory jurisdiction when jurisdiction is given to it In certain matters by act of the legislature. … [Read more...] about STATUTABLE, OR STATUTORY
STATUTE
The written, codified law that is passed by a governmental body, usually as a result of being passed by Congress and signed into law by the President or passed by state legislature and signed into law by the state governor. Statutes are usually contained in a volume or book called the code of law. See also ordinance which is a local law such as of a county. Law Dictionary - … [Read more...] about STATUTE