Latin: In the civil law. A writing under, or under-writing; a writing of the name under or at the bottom of an instrument by way of attestation or ratification; subscription. That kind of imperial constitution-which was granted in answer to the prayer of a petitioner who was present. Calvin. … [Read more...] about SUBSCRIPTIO.
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SUBSCRIPTION
contracts. The placing a signature at the bottom of a written or printed engagement; or it is the attestation of a witness by so writing his name; but it has been holden that the attestation of an illiterate witness, by making his mark, is a sufficient subscription. 2. By subscription is also understood the act by which a person contracts, in writing, to furnish a sum of money … [Read more...] about SUBSCRIPTION
SUBJECTIVE ERROR
Error that is the result of bias or prejudice of an individual opinion. … [Read more...] about SUBJECTIVE ERROR
SUBPENSIVE CONDITION
One which prevents a contract from going into operation until it has been fulfilled; as if I promise to pay you one thousand dollars on condition that the ship Thomas Jefferson shall arrive from Havre, the contract is suspended until the arrival of the ship. … [Read more...] about SUBPENSIVE CONDITION
SUBJECT-MATTE
The cause, the object, the thing in dispute. 2. It is a fatal objection to the jurisdiction of the court when it has not cognizance of the subject-matter of the action; as, if a cause exclusively of admiralty jurisdiction were brought in a court of common law, or a criminal proceeding in a court having jurisdiction of civil cases only. … [Read more...] about SUBJECT-MATTE