A deed; so called from the parchment it was written on. … [Read more...] about SHEEP-SKIN
SHERIFFWICK
The jurisdiction of a sheriff. Called, in modern law, "bailiwick." The office of a sheriff. … [Read more...] about SHERIFFWICK
SHERIFFS SALE
The sale of property by the sheriff after being seized, pursuant to court judgment, so that a judgment creditor's judgment shall be satisfied against the debtor whose property was seized. … [Read more...] about SHERIFFS SALE
SHERRERIE
A word used by the authorities of the Roman Church, to specify contemptuously the technical parts of the law, as administered by non-clerical lawyers. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SHERRERIE
SHEREFFE
The body of the lordship of Cardiff In South Wales, excluding the members of it Powel, Hist. Wales, 123. … [Read more...] about SHEREFFE