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SHORT SUMMONS

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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...]

SI FACERIT TE SECUREM

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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...]

SHORT TERM

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

SI FECERIT TE SECURUM

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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...]

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