In mining law, the side lines of a mining claim are those which measure the extent of the claim on each side of the middle of the vein at the surface. They are not necessarily the side lines as laid down on the ground or on a map or plat; for if the claim, in its longer dimension, crosses the vein, instead of following it, the platted side lines will be treated in law as the … [Read more...] about SIDE LUTES
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SIDE REPORTS
A term sometimes applied to unofficial volumes or series of reports, as contrasted with those prepared by the official reporter of the court, or to collections of cases omitted from the official reports. … [Read more...] about SIDE REPORTS
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Latin: Thus; so; in such manner. Sie enim debere quern meliorem agrnm sunm facere ne vicini deteriorem faciat. Every one ought so to improve his land as not to injure his neighbor's. 3 Kent Comm. 441. A rule of the Roman law. cdpiantur cum effectn. 3 Inst. 80. [A … [Read more...] about SIC
SIDEBAR
The area in front or near the judge which is away from the witness stand and the jury box where counsel can approach the bench to discuss or argue a matter with the judge that is not heard by the witness or the jury. An off the record, confidential conversation between the attorneys and the judge. … [Read more...] about SIDEBAR
SIC SUBSCRIBITUR
Lat. In Scotch practice. So it is subscribed. Formal words at the end of depositions, immediately preceding the signature. 1 How. State Tr. 1379. Sie ntere tno nt aliennm non lsedas. Use your own property in such a manner as not to injure that of another. 9 Coke, 59; 1 BL Comm. 306; Broom, Max. 365. … [Read more...] about SIC SUBSCRIBITUR