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A simple trust corresponds with the ancient use, and is where property is simply vested in one person for the use of another, and the nature of the trust, not being qualified by the settler, is left to the construction of law. It differs from a special trust. … [Read more...] about SIMPLE TRUST

Latin: Simple; single; pure; unqualified. Simplex beneficium. In ecclesiastical law. A minor dignity in a cathedral or collegiate church, or any other ecclesiastical benefice, as distinguished from a cure of souls. It may therefore be held with any parochial cure, without coming under the prohibitions against pluralities. Simplex dictum. In old English practice. Simple … [Read more...] about SIMPLEX

Latin, meaning A simple recommendation does not bind. … [Read more...] about SIMPLEX COMMENDATIO NON OBLIGAT

Lat. Simply; without ceremony; in a summary manner. Directly; immediately; as distinguished from inferentially or indirectly. By itself; by its own force; per te. … [Read more...] about SIMPLICITER

In the civil law. That kind of wood which was kept for the purpose of being cut In English law. Under wood; coppice wood. 2 Inst 642; Cowell. All small wood and under timber, and likewise timber when cut down, under twenty years' growth; titheable wood. 3 Salk. 347. … [Read more...] about SILVA CAEDUA