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
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
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
SEISINA
L. Latin: Seisin. Seisina facit stipitom. Seisin makea the stock. 2 BL Comm. 209; Broom, Max. 525, 52a … [Read more...] about SEISINA
SELF-EXECUTING
Something that is immediately effective and does not require outside action or other legal steps to complete. … [Read more...] about SELF-EXECUTING