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SCINTILLA OF EVIDENCE
A spark of evidence, usually used to infer that there is almost no evidence at all to support a proposition but it is still small enough to warrant a matter to be decided by a jury. … [Read more...] about SCINTILLA OF EVIDENCE
SCHETES
Usury. Cowell … [Read more...] about SCHETES
SCIRE FACIAS
remedies, practice. The name of a judicial writ, founded upon some record, and requiring the defendant to show cause why the plaintiff should not have the advantage of such record; or, when it is issued to repeal letters-patent, why the record should not be annulled and vacated. 2. It is, however, considered as an action, and in the nature of a new original. 3. The scire facias … [Read more...] about SCIRE FACIAS
SAVER DEFAULT
L. Fr. In old English practice. To excuse a default. Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about SAVER DEFAULT