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
SHORT SALE
A sale of a home where the proceeds of the sale are less than what the owner owes on the mortgage. Lenders may agree to accept the proceeds of a short sale and forgive the remaining amount owed under the mortgage when the owner clearly cannot meet the debt on the home. In this manner, the lender can avoid a lengthy and costly foreclosure. See also deed in lieu (or foreclosure). … [Read more...] about SHORT SALE
SHYSTER
A "pettifogging shyster" is an unscrupulous practitioner who disgraces his profession by doing mean work, and resorts to sharp practice to do it Bailey v. Kalamazoo Pub. Co., 40 Mich. 251. See, also, Grlbble v. Pioneer Press Co., 34 Minn. 342, 25 N. W. 710. Si a jure diseedas, vaams oris, et enut omnia omnibus inoerta. If you depart from the law, you will go astray, and all … [Read more...] about SHYSTER
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
SI NON OMNES
Latin meaning In English practice. A writ of association of justices whereby if all in commission cannot meet at the day assigned it is allowed that two or more may proceed with the business. If there be no inference which leads to a different result words are to be understood according to their proper meaning not in a grammatical, but in a popular and ordinary, sense. … [Read more...] about SI NON OMNES