Hearsay evidence. That which was heard from another person. … [Read more...] about SECONDHAND EVIDENCE
SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
A homicide crime that is the result of (a) dangerous conduct or a (b) intentional but not premeditated killing nor one committed in the heat of passion. It is more severe than manslaughter. … [Read more...] about SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
SECOND DELIVERANCE
practice. The name of a writ given by statute of Westminster the second, 13 Edw. 1. c. 2, founded on the record of a former action of replevin. It commands the sheriff, if the plaintiff make him secure of prosecuting his claim, and returning the chattels which were adjudged to the defendant by reason of the plaintiff's default, to make deliverance. On being nonsuited, the … [Read more...] about SECOND DELIVERANCE
SECRET WARRANTY PROGRAM
A program where manufacturers will make repairs or corrections even beyond the warranty period to avoid a lawsuit and bad publicity. … [Read more...] about SECRET WARRANTY PROGRAM
SECOND DEGREE MURDER
Unpremeditated killing as a result of conduct where the death of the victim was likely. This is unlike first degree murder which is premeditated. … [Read more...] about SECOND DEGREE MURDER