A court proceeding in frong of a judge where no jury is present. … [Read more...]
SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS
When cases are to be adjudged promptly, without any unnecessary form, the proceedings are said to be summary. 2. In no case can the party be tried summarily unless when such proceedings are authorized by legislative authority except perhaps in the cases of contempts, for the common law is a stranger to such a mode of trial. … [Read more...]
SUMMATION
The summary of a party's case by the attorney at the conclusion of a trial, where the attorney attempts to convince the judge and jury that the facts and testimony in the case support his or her client's position. Typically referred to as closing argument. … [Read more...]
SUMMER ASSOCIATE
A law school student who works in a law firm during the summer. … [Read more...]
SUITORS’ FUND IN CHANCERY
In England. A fund consisting of moneys which, having been paid into the court of chancery, are placed out for the benefit and better security of the suitors, including interest from the same. By St 82 & 88 Vict c. 91, i 4, the principal of this fund, amounting to over 3,000,000 pounds, was transferred to the commissioners for the reduction of the national debt Mozley & … [Read more...]