Where a party to an action has been ordered to produce a document part of which is either irrelevant to the matters in question or is privileged from production, he may, by leave of the court, seal up that part, If he makes an affidavit stating that it is irrelevant or privileged. Daniell, Ch. Pr. 1681. The sealing up is generally done by fastening pieces of paper over the part … [Read more...] about SEALING UP
SEALING OF RECORDS
Certain cases are sealed and removed from view except under court order and very limited exceptions, such as cases involving juvenile offenses. … [Read more...] about SEALING OF RECORDS
SEANCE
In French law. A session; as of some public body. … [Read more...] about SEANCE
SEARCH-WARRANT
A search-warrant is an order in writing, Issued by a justice or other magistrate, in the name of the state, directed to a sheriff, constable, or Other officer, commanding him to search a specified house, shop, or other premises, for personal property alleged to have been stolen, or for unlawful goods, and to bring the same, when found, before the magistrate, and usually also … [Read more...] about SEARCH-WARRANT
SEARCHER
Eng. law. An officer of the customs, whose duty it is to examine and search all ships outward bound, to ascertain whether they have any prohibited or uncustomed goods on board. … [Read more...] about SEARCHER