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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

The body of the lordship of Cardiff In South Wales, excluding the members of it Powel, Hist. Wales, 123. … [Read more...] about SHEREFFE

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

Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal DefinitionIn American law. The chief executive and administrative officer of a county, being chosen by popular election. His principal duties are In aid of the criminal courts and civil courts of record; such as serving process, summoning juries, executing judgments, holding judicial sales, and the like. He is also the chief conservator of the … [Read more...] about SHERIFF

One entered for the mere purpose of delay; it must be of a matter which the pleader knows to be false; as judgment recovered, that is, that judgment has already been recovered by the plaintiff for the same cause of action. 2. These sham pleas are generally discouraged, and in some cases are treated as a nullity. See PLEA. … [Read more...] about SHAM PLEA