A process, authorised in some of the states, to he issued against an absconding, fraudulent, or nonresident debtor, which is returnable within a less number of days than an ordinary writ of summons. … [Read more...] about SHORT SUMMONS
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SI FACERIT TE SECUREM
If he make you secure. These words occur in the form of writs, which originally requited, or still require, that the plaintiff should give security to the sheriff that he will prosecute his claim, before the sheriff can be required to execute such writ. … [Read more...] about SI FACERIT TE SECUREM
SHORT TERM
A short period of time, usually less than one year. … [Read more...] about SHORT TERM
SI FECERIT TE SECURUM
Latin: If [he] make you secure. In practice. The Initial and emphatic words of that description of original writ which directs the sheriff to cause the defendant to appear In court, without any option given him, provided the plaintiff gives the sheriff security effectually to prosecute his claim. 3 Bl. Comm. 274. Si ingratum dixeris, omnia dixeris. If you affirm that one is … [Read more...] about SI FECERIT TE SECURUM
SHORTFORD
An old custom of the city of Exeter. A mode of foreclosing the right of a tenant by the chief lord of the fee, in cases of non-payment of rent Cowell. … [Read more...] about SHORTFORD