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SUI HAEREDES

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Lat. In the civil law. One's own heirs; proper heirs. Inst 2, 19, 2. … [Read more...]

SUI JURIS

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Lat. Of his own right, possessing full social and civil rights; not under any legal disability, or the power of another, or guardianship. Having capacity to manage one's own affairs; not under legal disability to act for one's self. Story. Ag. … [Read more...]

SUICIDE

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Suicide is the willful and voluntary act of a person who understands the physical nature of the act, and Intends by it to accomplish the result of self-destruction. Suicide is the deliberate termination of one's existence, while in the possession and enjoyment of his mental faculties. Self-killing by an insane person is not suicide. … [Read more...]

SUICIDE CLAUSE

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A standard clause in an insurance policy that limits or bars compensation in the event the insured commits suicide. … [Read more...]

SUING AND LABORING CLAUSE

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is a clause in an English policy of marine insurance, generally in the following form: "In case of any loss or misfortune, it shall be lawful for the assured, their factors, servants and assigns, to sue, labor, and travel for, in, and about the defense, safeguard, and recovery of the" property insured, "without prejudice to this insurance; to the charges whereof we, the … [Read more...]

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