Fr. It seems; it would appear. This expression is often used In the reports to preface a statement by the court upon a point of law which is not directly decided, when such statement is intended as an intimation of what the decision would be if the point were necessary to be passed upon. It is also used to introduce a suggestion by the reporter, or his understanding of the … [Read more...] about SEMBLE
SELF-DEALING
Being a part of transaction for the benefit of one's self where a fiduciary duty is owed to another party, e.g. to engage in churning of stock to obtain sales commissions instead of investing prudently on behalf of the client investor. … [Read more...] about SELF-DEALING
SELF-DEFENCE
crim. law. The right to protect one's person and property from injury. 2. It will be proper to consider, 1. The extent of the right of self-defence. 2. By whom it may be exercised. 3. Against whom. 4. For what causes. 3. 1. As to the extent of the right, it may be laid down, first, that when threatened violence exists, it is the duty of the person threatened to use all, prudent … [Read more...] about SELF-DEFENCE
SELF-DEFENSE
An affirmative defense to a criminal charge and it is the use of reasonable force to protect one's self from an another person who appears to be attempting to cause that person harm. Reasonable force must be used, generally equal force but not greater to meet an attack. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In criminal law. The protection of one's person or property … [Read more...] about SELF-DEFENSE
SELECTMEN
The name of certain municipal officers, in the New England states, elected by the towns to transact their general public business, and possessing certain executive powers. See Felch v. Weare, 69 N. H. 617, 45 Atl. 591. … [Read more...] about SELECTMEN