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To make or declare insane. It is a general rule in the English law, that a man shall not be permitted to stultify himself; that is, he shall not be allowed to plead his insanity to avoid a contract. 2. In the United States, this rule seems to have been exploded, and the party may himself avoid his acts except those of record, and contracts for necessaries and services rendered, … [Read more...] about STULTIFY

Latin: In old English law. Vicious pleading, for which a fine was imposed by King John, supposed to be the origin of the fines for beau-pleader. Crabb, Eng. Law, 135 … [Read more...] about STULTILOQUIUM

The sum agreed to he paid to an owner of land for trees standing (or lying) upon his land, the purchaser being permitted to enter upon the land and to cut down and remove the trees; in other words, it is the price paid for a license to cut Blood v. Drummond, 67 Me. 478. … [Read more...] about STUMPAGE

med. jur. That state of the mind which cannot perceive and embrace the data presented to it by the senses; and therefore the stupid person can, in general, form no correct judgment. It is a want of the perceptive powers. … [Read more...] about STUPIDITY

Latin: In the civil law. Unlawful intercourse with a woman. Distinguished from adultery as being, committed with a virgin or widow. Dig. 48, 5, 6. … [Read more...] about STUPRUM