S

This phrase is frequently used in relation to conveyances under the statute of uses. A covenant to stand seised to uses is a species of conveyance which derives its effect from the statute of uses, by which a man, seised of lands, covenants, in consideration of blood or marriage, that he will stand seised of the same, to the use of his child, wife, or kinsman, for life, in tail … [Read more...] about STAND SEISED TO USES

A stale demand is a claim which has been for a long time undemanded; as, for example, where there his been a delay of twelve years, unexplained. 3 Mason, 161. … [Read more...] about STALE DEMAND

To give testimony in the place where witnesses testify in court. … [Read more...] about STAND WITNESS

To follow, watch and observe another person in a manner that is disturbing to the person being observed. … [Read more...] about STALK

(A) in war. An ensign or flag used in war. (B) measure. A weight or measure of certain dimensions, to which all other weights and measures must correspond; as, a standard bushel. Also the quality of certain metals, to which all others of the same kind ought to be made to conform; as, standard gold, standard silver. Vide Dollar; Eagle; Money. … [Read more...] about STANDARD