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...]

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...]

A law school student who works in a law firm during the summer. … [Read more...]

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...]

A payment to the lords of the wood on the Wealds of Kent, who used to visit those places in summer, when their under-tenants were bound to prepare little summer-houses for their reception, or else pay a composition in money. Cowell. … [Read more...]