In English practice. The first step in the proceedings in bankruptcy, which consists in making affidavit of the debt and giving a bond to follow up the proceedings with effect 2 Steph. Comm. 199. When the affidavit and bond are delivered at the bankrupt office, an entry is made in what is called the "docket-book," upon which the petitioning creditor is said to have struck a … [Read more...] about STRIKING A DOCKET
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STREET NAME
Shares of securities that are held in the name of a broker that are owned by a customer. … [Read more...] about STREET NAME
STREIGHTEN
In the old books. To narrow or restrict, "the habendum should not streighten the devise." 1 Leon. 58. … [Read more...] about STREIGHTEN
STREPITUS
In old records. Estrepement or strip; a species of waste or destruction of property. Spelman. … [Read more...] about STREPITUS
STREPITUS JUDICIALIS
Turbulent conduct in a court of justice. Jacob. … [Read more...] about STREPITUS JUDICIALIS