A cause which is not likely to occupy a great portion of the time of the court, and which may be entered on the list of "short causes," upon the applicar tion of one of the parties, and will then be heard more speedily than it would be in its regular order. This practice obtains in the English chancery and in some of the American states. … [Read more...] about SHORT CAUSE
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
SI FECERIT TE SECURUM
Latin: If [he] make you secure. In practice. The Initial and emphatic words of that description of original writ which directs the sheriff to cause the defendant to appear In court, without any option given him, provided the plaintiff gives the sheriff security effectually to prosecute his claim. 3 Bl. Comm. 274. Si ingratum dixeris, omnia dixeris. If you affirm that one is … [Read more...] about SI FECERIT TE SECURUM
SHOW CAUSE ORDER
An order to show cause. … [Read more...] about SHOW CAUSE ORDER
SIB
Sax. A relative or kinsman. Used In the Scotch tongue, but not now in English. … [Read more...] about SIB