Lat. In Scotch practice. So it is subscribed. Formal words at the end of depositions, immediately preceding the signature. 1 How. State Tr. 1379. Sie ntere tno nt aliennm non lsedas. Use your own property in such a manner as not to injure that of another. 9 Coke, 59; 1 BL Comm. 306; Broom, Max. 365. … [Read more...] about SIC SUBSCRIBITUR
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 due diligence to put it into … [Read more...] about SIGHT
SIETE PARTIDAS
Span. Seven parts. See LAS PARTIDAS. … [Read more...] about SIETE PARTIDAS
SI PRIUS
Lat. In old practice. If before. Formal words in the old writs for summoning juries. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 65, … [Read more...] about SI PRIUS
SHRINKAGE
The difference between the inventory count of items on hand and the actual number of items on hand that result from factors such as theft, error, waste and spoilage. … [Read more...] about SHRINKAGE