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In old English law. A small brook or stream of water. Cowell … [Read more...] about SULCUS

practice. The act of making a speech before a court and jury, after all the evidence has been heard, in favor of one of the parties in the cause, is called summing up. When the judge delivers his charge to the jury, he is also said to sum up the evidence in the case. 2. In summing up, the judge should, with much precision and clearness, state the issues joined between the … [Read more...] about SUMMING UP

In old English law. A plow land. 1 Inst 5. … [Read more...] about SULLERY

practice. The act by which a defendant is notified by a competent officer, that an action has been instituted against him, and that he is required to answer to it at a time and place named. This is done either by giving the defendant a copy of the summons, or leaving it at his house; or by reading the summons to him. … [Read more...] about SUMMON

The title of the Turkish sovereign and other Mabometan princes. … [Read more...] about SULTAN