com. law. A blank paper, properly stamped, in those countries where stamps are required, with the name of a person signed at the bottom. 2. In such case the person signing the paper will be held as the drawer or acceptor, as it may be, of any bill which shall afterwards be written above his name to the sum of which the stamp is applicable. … [Read more...] about SKELETON BILL
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SLAY
This word, in an indictment adds nothing to the force and effect of the word "kill," when used with reference to the taking of human life. It is particularly applicable to the taking of human life in battle; and, when it is not used in this sense, it is synonymous with "kill." State v. Thomas, 82 La. Ann. 85X … [Read more...] about SLAY
SKEWER
In the practice of the English high court, when a view by a jury hi ordered, persons are named by the court to show the property to be viewed, and are hence called "shewers." There Is usually a shewer on behalf of each party. Archb. Pr. 339, et seq. … [Read more...] about SKEWER
SLEDGE
A hurdle to draw traitors to execution. 1 Hale, P. C 82. … [Read more...] about SLEDGE
SKILL
contracts. The art of doing a thing as it ought to be done. 2. Every person who purports to have skill in la business, and undertakes for hire to perform it, is bound to do it with ordinary skill, and is responsible civilly in damages for the want of it; and sometimes he is responsible criminally. 3. The degree of skill and diligence required, rises in proportion to the value … [Read more...] about SKILL