Old writs whereby knights of the shire and burgesses might have recovered their wages or allowance if it had been refused. 35 Hen. VIII. c. 11. … [Read more...] about SOLUTIONS FEODI MILITIS PARLIAMENT OR FEODI BURGENSTS PARLIAMENTS
SOLUM PROVINCIALE
Latin: In Roman law. The solum italicum (an extension of the old Agar Romanus) admitted full ownership, and of the application to it of usucapio; whereas the solum provinciale (an extension of the old Ager Publicus) admitted of a possessory title only, and of longi tempotis possessio only. Justinian abolished all distinctions between the two, sinking the italicum to the level … [Read more...] about SOLUM PROVINCIALE
SOLICITOR OF THE TREASURY
The title of one of the officers of the United States, created by the act of May 29, 1830, which prescribes his duties aud his rights. 2. 1. His powers and duties are, 1. Those which were by law vested and required from the agent of the treasury of the United States. 2. Those which theretofore belonged to the commissioner, or acting commissioner of the revenue, as relate to the … [Read more...] about SOLICITOR OF THE TREASURY
SOLUTIO
Latin: In civil law. Payment, satisfaction, or release; any species of discharge of an obligation accepted as satisfactory by the creditor. The term refers not so much to the counting out of money as to the substance of the obligation. Dig. 46, 3, 54; Id. 50, 16, 176. Solutio indebiti. In the civil law. Payment of what was not due. From the payment of what was not due arises an … [Read more...] about SOLUTIO
SOLUTION
civil law. Payment. 2. By this term, is understood, every species of discharge or liberation, which is called satisfaction, and with which the creditor is satisfied. This term has rather a reference to the substance of the obligation, than to the numeration or counting of the money. … [Read more...] about SOLUTION