A "pettifogging shyster" is an unscrupulous practitioner who disgraces his profession by doing mean work, and resorts to sharp practice to do it Bailey v. Kalamazoo Pub. Co., 40 Mich. 251. See, also, Grlbble v. Pioneer Press Co., 34 Minn. 342, 25 N. W. 710. Si a jure diseedas, vaams oris, et enut omnia omnibus inoerta. If you depart from the law, you will go astray, and all … [Read more...] about SHYSTER
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SHORT LEASE
A term applied colloquially, but without much precision, to a lease for a short term, (as a month or a year,) as distinguished from one running for a long period. … [Read more...] about SHORT LEASE
SI ACTIO
Lat. The conclusion of a plea to an action when the defendant demands judgment, if the plaintiff ought to have his action, etc. Obsolete. Si alieujus rei societas sit et finis ne gotio impositus est, finitur societas. If there is a partnership in any matter, and the business is ended, the partnership ceases. Griswold v. Waddington, 16 Johns. (N. Y.) 438, 489. Si aliquid ex … [Read more...] about SI ACTIO
SHORT NOTICE
In practice. Notice of less than the ordinary time ; generally of half that time. 2 Tidd, Pr. 757. … [Read more...] about SHORT NOTICE
SI ALIQUID SAPIT
Latin: If he knows anything; if he is not altogether devoid of reason. Si assuotis medori possla, nova nom sunt tentanda. If you can be relieved by accustomed remedies, new ones should not be tried 10 Coke, 142b. If an old wall can be repaired, a new one should not be made. Id. … [Read more...] about SI ALIQUID SAPIT