The selecting or nominating a jury of twelve men out of the whole number returned as jurors on the panel. It is especially used of the selection of a special jury, where a panel of forty-eight is prepared by the proper officer, and the parties, in turn, strike off a certain number of names, until the list is reduced to twelve. A jury thus chosen is called a "struck jury." … [Read more...] about STRIKING A JURY
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STYLE
As a verb, to call, name, or entitle one; as a noun, the title or appellation of a person. … [Read more...] about STYLE
STRIKING OFF THE ROLL
The disbarring of an attorney or solicitor. … [Read more...] about STRIKING OFF THE ROLL
SUA SPONTE
Latin term meaning on its own will or on its own motion and usually refers to a judge's decision on a matter which the parties have not requested adjudication. Voluntarily; without prompting or suggestion. … [Read more...] about SUA SPONTE
STRIP
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