Span. In Spanish law. A slave. Las Partidas, pt. 4, tit. 21, 1. 1. … [Read more...] about SIERVO
SIGILLUM
A seal. Vide Scroll. SIGHT, contracts. Bills of exchange are frequently made payable at sight, that is, on presentment, which might be taken naturally to mean that the bill should then be paid without further delay; but although the point be not clearly settled, it seems the drawee is entitled to the days of grace. 2. The holder of a bill payable at sight, is required to use … [Read more...] about SIGILLUM
SIDESMEN
In ecclesiastical law. These were originally persons whom, in the ancient episcopal synods, the bishops were wont to summon out of each parish to give information of the disorders of the clergy and people, and to report heretics. In process of time they became standing officers, under the title of "synodsmen," "sidesmen," or "questmen." The whole of their duties seems now to … [Read more...] about SIDESMEN
SIETE PARTIDAS
Span. Seven parts. See LAS PARTIDAS. … [Read more...] about SIETE PARTIDAS
SIDEBAR
The area in front or near the judge which is away from the witness stand and the jury box where counsel can approach the bench to discuss or argue a matter with the judge that is not heard by the witness or the jury. An off the record, confidential conversation between the attorneys and the judge. … [Read more...] about SIDEBAR