A simple proceeding for small estates that is quicker and much less costly than in probate court. The amount that qualifies for a small estate is governed by state law. … [Read more...]

A court proceeding in frong of a judge where no jury is present. … [Read more...]

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 permitting a tenant who came in by a lawful title, to remain after his right has expired. Vide Estates at suffrance. … [Read more...]

Formerly suitors in the English court of chancery derived no income from their cash paid into court unless it was invested at their request and risk. Now, however, it is provided by the court of chancery (funds) act, 1872, that all money paid into court, and' not required by the suitor to be invested, shall be placed on deposit and shall bear interest at two per cent, per anuum … [Read more...]