practice. In some courts there is a rule that when the plaintiff resides abroad he shall give security for costs, and until that has been done, when demanded, he cannot proceed in his action. 2. This is a right which the defendant must claim in proper time, for if he once waives it, he cannot afterwards claim it; the waiver is seldom, or perhaps never expressly made, but is … [Read more...] about SECURITY FOR COSTS
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SEDUCTION
The act of a man in enticing a woman to commit unlawful sexual intercourse with him, by means of persuasion, solicitation, promises, bribes, or other means without the employment of force. In order to constitute seduction, the defendant must use insinuating arts to overcome the opposition of the seduced, and must by his wiles and persuasions, without force, debauch her. This … [Read more...] about SEDUCTION
SECURITY INTEREST
A claim against property that is the security for a loan or debt. … [Read more...] about SECURITY INTEREST
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The circuit of a bishop's Jurisdiction ; or his office or dignity, as being bishop-of a given diocese. … [Read more...] about SEE
SECUS
Lat. Otherwise; to the contrary. This word is used in the books to Indicate the converse of a foregoing proposition, or the rule applicable to a different state of facts, or an exception to a rule before stated. … [Read more...] about SECUS