A "sharp" clause in a mortgage or other security (or the whole instrument described as "sharp") is one which empowers the creditor to take prompt and summary action upon default in payment or breach of other conditions. … [Read more...] about SHARP
S
SHEPWAY, COURT-OF
A court held before the lord warden of the Cinque Ports. A writ of error lay from the mayor and jurats of each port to the lord warden in this court and thence to the queen's bench. The civil jurisdiction of the Cinque Ports is abolished by 18 & 19 Vict c 48. … [Read more...] about SHEPWAY, COURT-OF
SHARP PRACTICE
Actions by an attorney who uses misleading statements to opposing counsel or the court, denials of oral agreements (or stipulations) made between attorneys, the improper or dishonest use of process or practice of law. Such practice will likely lead to a disbarment proceeding. … [Read more...] about SHARP PRACTICE
SHEREFFE
The body of the lordship of Cardiff In South Wales, excluding the members of it Powel, Hist. Wales, 123. … [Read more...] about SHEREFFE
SHARPING CORN
A customary gift of corn, which, at every Christmas, the farmers in some parts of England give to their smith for sharpening their plow-irons, harrow-tines, etc. Blount. … [Read more...] about SHARPING CORN