In old English practice. A writ which issued where a sheriff had returned nihil, upon a summoneas ad warrantizandum, and after an aUas and pluries had been issued. So called because the tenant lost his lands without any recovery in value, unless upon that writ he brought the vouchee into court Rose. Real Act. 268; Cowell. … [Read more...] about SEQUATUR SUB SUO PERICULO
SEPTUM
Latin: In Roman law. An Inclosure; an inclosed place where the people voted; otherwise called "ovile." In old English law. An inclosure or close. Cowell. … [Read more...] about SEPTUM
SEQUESTER
(noun) - Latin: In the civil law. A person with whom two or more contending parties deposited the subject matter of the controversy.(verb) - In the civil law. To renounce or disclaim, etc. As when a widow came into court and disclaimed having anything to do with her deceased husband's estate, she was said to sequester. The word more commonly signifles the act of taking in … [Read more...] about SEQUESTER
SEPTUNX
Lat. In Roman law. A division of the as, containing seven unciw, or duodecimal parts; the proportion of seven-.twelfths. Tayl. Civil Law, 492. … [Read more...] about SEPTUNX
SEPULCHRE
A grave or tomb. The place of interment of a dead human body. The violation of sepulchres is a misdemeanor at common law. … [Read more...] about SEPULCHRE