The act of spoiling or unlawfully taking away anything from the land, by the tenant for life or years, or by one holding an estate in the land less than the entire fee. Pub. St Mass. 1882, p. 1295. … [Read more...] about STRIP
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SUABLE
That which may be sued. … [Read more...] about SUABLE
STRONG HAND
The words "with strong hand" imply a degree of criminal force, whereas the words vi et armis ("with force and arms") are mere formal words In the action of trespass, and the plaintiff is not bound to prove any force. The statutes relating to forcible entries use the words "with a strong hand" as describing that degree or force which makes an entry or detainer ot lands criminal. … [Read more...] about STRONG HAND
SUAPTE NATURA
Lat. In its own nature. Buapte natura sterilis, barren in its own nature and quality; intrinsically barren. 5 Maule A S. 170. … [Read more...] about SUAPTE NATURA
STRUCK
pleadings. In an indictment for murder, when the death arises from any wounding, beating or bruising, it is said, that the word struck is essential. … [Read more...] about STRUCK