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If there is no time specified for the performance of an act or if it is specified that it is to be performed soon, the law implies that it is to be performed within o a reasonable time. Sanford v. Shephard, 14 Kan. 232. … [Read more...] about SOON

Lat. To be In a state of solvency; i.e., able to pay. Solvendo esse nemo intelligitur nisi qui solidum potest solvere. No one is considered to be solvent unless he can pay all that he owes. Dig. 50, 16, 114. … [Read more...] about SOLVENDO ESSE

An arbitrary exaction, formerly existing in Scotland and Ireland. Whenever a chieftain had a mi nd to revel, he came down among the tenants with his followers, by way of contempt called "Gilliicitfitts," and lived on free quarters. Wharton; Bell. … [Read more...] about SOREHON, OR SORN

One who has sufficient to pay his debts, and all obligations. A solvent person is one who is able to pay all his just debts in full out of his own present means. See Dig. 50, 16, 114. And see SOLVENCY. … [Read more...] about SOLVENT

In Scotch law. A person who takes meat and drink from others by force or menaces, without paying for It Bell. … [Read more...] about SORNER