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SUSPICION

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A belief to the disadvantage of another, accompanied by a doubt. 2. Without proof, suspicion, of itself, is evidence of nothing. When a crime has been committed, an arrest may be made when, 1st. There are such circumstances as induce a strong presumption of guilt; as being found in possession of goods recently stolen, without giving a probable account of having obtained the … [Read more...]

SURRENDERE

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One to whom a surrender has been made. SURRENDEROR. One who makes a surren der; as when the tenant gives up the estate and cancels his lease before the expiration of the term; one who yields up a freehold estate for the purpose of conveying it. … [Read more...]

SURVIVING SPOUSES TRUST

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Where a couple has created an AB trust, the revocable living trust (Trust B) of the surviving spouse, after the first spouse has died. … [Read more...]

SURRENDEREE

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The person to whom a surrender is made. … [Read more...]

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