Engl. law. The court within the forest to which all the freeholders owe suit and service. … [Read more...]
SWAMP LANDS
See LAND. … [Read more...]
SWARF-MONEY
Warth-money; or guard-money paid in lieu of the service of castle-ward. Cowell. … [Read more...]
SWEAR
To take an oath, judicially administered. Vide Affirmation; Oath. 2. To swear also signifies to use such profane language as may be forbidden by law, such as on mass media networks. … [Read more...]
SWEARING MATCH
A case where witnesses swear they are telling the truth yet their testimony seems contradictory. A jury will decide who is most credible. … [Read more...]