Owning a business and working for one's self as opposed to working for an employer. … [Read more...] about SELF-EMPLOYED
SELF-HELP
When one obtains relief or enforces a right to relief outside of using the legal process, e.g. repossessing a car due to non-payment. … [Read more...] about SELF-HELP
SEIZING OF HERIOTS
Taking the best beast, etc., where an heriot is due. on the death of the tenant 2 BL Comm. 422. … [Read more...] about SEIZING OF HERIOTS
SELECTI JUDICES
Latin: In Roman law. Judges who were selected very much like our juries. They were returned by the praetor, drawn by lot, subject to be challenged, and sworn. 3 Bl. Oomm. 366. … [Read more...] about SELECTI JUDICES
SELDA
A shop, shed, or stall in a market; a wood of sallows or willows; also a sawpit. Co. Litt 4. … [Read more...] about SELDA