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...]

The narrow interpretation of a statute, clause or other legal writing. This methodology uses the plain meaning of the words themselves, what is stated literally or what the meaning was at the time and place when originally written. Also referred to as original intent or strict interpretation. The interpretation of a legal statute strictly on what is written and not looking at … [Read more...]

Liability where the defendant need not have intent or negligence in order to be charged and found liable of committing a minor crime or tort. All that is necessary is proving that the defendant committed the act, e.g. it matters not that the defendant knew he was speeding while driving, all that matters is that the defendant was driving in excess of the state speed limit. … [Read more...]

A legal standard and test which determines whether a statute will pass constitutional scrutiny. … [Read more...]

When lands are settled to the parent for life, and after his death to his first and other sons in tail, and trustees are interposed to preserve the contingent remainders, this is called a strict settlement. … [Read more...]