If he make you secure. These words occur in the form of writs, which originally requited, or still require, that the plaintiff should give security to the sheriff that he will prosecute his claim, before the sheriff can be required to execute such writ. … [Read more...] about SI FACERIT TE SECUREM
SI ACTIO
Lat. The conclusion of a plea to an action when the defendant demands judgment, if the plaintiff ought to have his action, etc. Obsolete. Si alieujus rei societas sit et finis ne gotio impositus est, finitur societas. If there is a partnership in any matter, and the business is ended, the partnership ceases. Griswold v. Waddington, 16 Johns. (N. Y.) 438, 489. Si aliquid ex … [Read more...] about SI ACTIO
SI PARET
Latin: If it appears. In Roman law. Words used in the formula by which the praetor appointed a Judge, and instructed him how to decide the cause. Si plures sint fidejussores, quotquot erunt numero, singnli in solidum tenen tur. If there are more sureties than one, how many soever they shall be, they shall each be held for the whole. Inst. 3, 20, 4. … [Read more...] about SI PARET
SI CONSTET DE PERSONA
Latin: If it be certain who is the person meant … [Read more...] about SI CONSTET DE PERSONA
SHRIEVALTY
The office of sheriff; the period of that office. … [Read more...] about SHRIEVALTY