equity pleading. A false and malicious statement of facts, not relevant to the cause. But nothing which is positively relevant, however harsh or gross the charge may be, can be considered scandalous. 4 Bouv. Inst. n. 4163. 2. A bill cannot by the general practice, be referred for impertinence after the defendant has answered, or submitted to answer, but it may be referred for … [Read more...] about SCANDALOUS MATTER
SAUL
In insurance law. To put to sea; to begin a voyage. The least locomotion, with readiness of equipment and clearance, satisfies a warranty to sail. Pittegrew v. Pringle, 3 Barn. & Adol. 514. … [Read more...] about SAUL
SATURDAY’S STOP
In old English law. A space of time from even-song on Saturday till sun-rising on Monday, in which it was not lawful to take salmon in Scotland and the northern parts of England. Cowell … [Read more...] about SATURDAY’S STOP
SAVE
1. To rescue something or someone from destruction or danger. 2. To reserve for later. 3. To keep, to continue keeping and accumulate (money.) 4. To except, reserve, or exempt; as where a statute "saves" vested rights. To toll, or suspend the running or operation of; as to "save" the statute of limitations. … [Read more...] about SAVE
SAUVEMENT
Fr. Safely. Sauve ment gardes, safely kept Britt. c. 87. … [Read more...] about SAUVEMENT