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In practice. Notice of less than the ordinary time ; generally of half that time. 2 Tidd, Pr. 757. … [Read more...] about SHORT NOTICE

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

A sale of a home where the proceeds of the sale are less than what the owner owes on the mortgage. Lenders may agree to accept the proceeds of a short sale and forgive the remaining amount owed under the mortgage when the owner clearly cannot meet the debt on the home. In this manner, the lender can avoid a lengthy and costly foreclosure. See also deed in lieu (or foreclosure). … [Read more...] about SHORT SALE

Latin: If it be certain who is the person meant … [Read more...] about SI CONSTET DE PERSONA

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