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...]

Lat. Under; upon. Sub colore Juris. Under color of right; under a show or appearance of right or rightful power. Sub conditione. Upon condition. The proper words to express a condition in a conveyance, and to create an estate upon condition. Graves v. Deterling, 120 N. Y. 447, 24 N. EL 655. Sub disjunctione. In the alternative. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 60, f 21. Sub Judice. Under or … [Read more...]

A special jury selected by striking from the panel of jurors, a certain number by each party, so as to leave a number required by law to try the cause. In general, a list of forty-eight jurors is made out for each case; the plaintiff strikes off twelve, aud the defendant the same number from those who remain twelve are to be selected to try the cause, unless they are challenged … [Read more...]

A case is said to be struck off, where the court has no jurisdiction, aud can give no judgment, and order that the case be taken off the record, which is done by an entry to that effect. … [Read more...]

Something built on a parcel of real estate, may be small such as a shed or large, such as a ten story building. … [Read more...]