A person who, for the purpose of acquiring a pre-emption right, has gone upon the land in question, and is actually resident there. See Hume v. Gracy, 86 Tex. 671, 27 S. W. 584; Davis v. tfoung, 2 Dana (Ky.) 299; Mclntyre v. Sherwood, 82 Cat 139, 22 Pac. 937. … [Read more...] about SETTLER
SEVERALTY
title to an estate. An estate in severalty is one which is held by the tenant in his own right only, without any other being joined or connected with him in point of interest, during the continuance of his estate. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A state of separation. An estate In severalty is one that is held, by a person in his own right only, without any bthet … [Read more...] about SEVERALTY
SEXHINDENI
In Saxon law. The middle thanes, valued at 600s. … [Read more...] about SEXHINDENI
SEX
The physical difference between male and female in animals. 2. In the human species the male is called man, and the female, woman. Some human beings whose sexual organs are somewhat imperfect, have acquired the name of hermaphrodite. 3. In the civil state the sex creates a difference among individuals. Women cannot generally be elected or appointed to offices or service in … [Read more...] about SEX
SEVERABLE STATUTE
A statute which remains in effect after invalid portions of the statute are removed or struck down. … [Read more...] about SEVERABLE STATUTE