Extra witnesses beyond the number needed. For example, a third witness where only two witnesses are required under law. … [Read more...] about SUPERNUMARY WITNESSES
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SUPPLEMENTAL BILL
equity plead. A bill already filed to supply some defect in the original bill. See Bill supplemental. … [Read more...] about SUPPLEMENTAL BILL
SUPERNUMERARI
Rom. civil law. From the reign of Constantine to Justinian, advocates were divided into two classes: viz. advocates in title, who were called statute, and supernumeraries. The statutes were inscribed in the matriculation books, and formed a part of the college of advocates in each jurisdiction. The supernumeraries were not attached to any bar in particular, and could reside … [Read more...] about SUPERNUMERARI
SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADING
An additional pleading that enhances an original pleading by introducing new facts but does not modify the original pleading. … [Read more...] about SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADING
SUPERNUMERARII
Lat. In Roman law. Advocates who were not registered or enrolled and did not belong to the college of advocates. They were not attached to any local jurisdiction. See STATUTI. … [Read more...] about SUPERNUMERARII