In Scotch law. Terms used to express the form by which the number of cattle brought upon a common by those having a servitude of pasturage may be justly proportioned to the rights of the different persons possessed of the servitude. Bell. … [Read more...] about SOWMING AND ROWMING
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SPECIAL AGENT
A special agent is one whose authority is confined to a particular, or an individual instance. It is a general rule, that he who is invested with a special authority, must act within the bounds of his authority, and he cannot bind his principal beyond what he is authorized to do. … [Read more...] about SPECIAL AGENT
SOWNE
In old English law. To be leviable. An old exchequer term applied to sheriff's returns. 4 Inst. 107; Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about SOWNE
SPECIAL APPEARANCE
When a party or the party's attorney appears in court solely to challenge the jurisdiction of the court over the party and thus there is no argument on any other matter. An appearance in court other than for a special appearance is a general appearance and a party that appears is presumed to have waived its right to challenge the jurisdiction of the court. … [Read more...] about SPECIAL APPEARANCE
SOX
Sarbanes-Oxley … [Read more...] about SOX