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...]

A short period of time, usually less than one year. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Lat. If It be so. Emphatic words in the old writ of mandamus to a judge, commanding him, if the fact alleged be truly stated, (si ita est,) to affix his seal to a bill of exceptions. Ex parte Crane, 5 Pet 192, 8 L Ed. 92. Si meliores sunt quos ducit amor, plures sunt quos corrigit timor. If those are better who are led by love, those are the greater number who are corrected by … [Read more...]