(A) Latin term for let the decision stand which refers to precedent. It is a doctrine that requires that judges abide by the prior decisions on the same issues (usually only referring to courts in the same jurisdiction and of equal or higher level.) (B) To abide or adhere to decided cases. 2. It is a general maxim that when a point has been settled by decision, it forms a … [Read more...] about STARE DECISIS
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STATEMENT
pleading and in practice. In all cases where a suit may be brought in any court of record for the recovery of any debt founded on a verbal promise, book account, note, bond, penal or single bill, or all or any of them, and which from the amount thereof may not be cognizable before a justice of the peace, it shall be the duty of the plaintiff, either by himself, his agent or … [Read more...] about STATEMENT
STARE IN JUDICIO
The act of appearing before a tribunal, either as plaintiff or defendant. Vide Ester en judgment. … [Read more...] about STARE IN JUDICIO
STARR, OR STARRA
The old term for contract or obligation among the Jews, being a corruption from the Hebrew word "shetar," a covenant By an ordinance of Richard I., no starr was allowed to be valid, unless deposited in one of certain repositories established by law, the most considerable of which was in the king's exchequer at Westminster ; and Blackstone conjectures that the room in which … [Read more...] about STARR, OR STARRA
Stat.
United States Statutes at Large … [Read more...] about Stat.