(A) in war. An ensign or flag used in war. (B) measure. A weight or measure of certain dimensions, to which all other weights and measures must correspond; as, a standard bushel. Also the quality of certain metals, to which all others of the same kind ought to be made to conform; as, standard gold, standard silver. Vide Dollar; Eagle; Money. … [Read more...] about STANDARD
STANDARD OF PROOF
The burden of proof required to win a case. … [Read more...] about STANDARD OF PROOF
STAND SEISED TO USES
This phrase is frequently used in relation to conveyances under the statute of uses. A covenant to stand seised to uses is a species of conveyance which derives its effect from the statute of uses, by which a man, seised of lands, covenants, in consideration of blood or marriage, that he will stand seised of the same, to the use of his child, wife, or kinsman, for life, in tail … [Read more...] about STAND SEISED TO USES
STANDARD OF CARE
The measure of care that a reasonable person should exercise under the circumstances. A person who does not meet the standard of care is potentially liable for an act of negligence. … [Read more...] about STANDARD OF CARE
STALE DEMAND
A stale demand is a claim which has been for a long time undemanded; as, for example, where there his been a delay of twelve years, unexplained. 3 Mason, 161. … [Read more...] about STALE DEMAND