SUGGESTION

In its literal sense this word signifies to inform, to insinuate, to instruct, to cause to be remembered, to counsel. In practice it is used to convey the idea of information; as, the defendant suggests the death of one of the plaintiffs. 2. In wills, when suggestions are made to a testator for the purpose of procuring a devise of his property in a particular way, and when such … [Read more...] about SUGGESTION

A statement of a falsehood. This amounts to a fraud whenever the party making it was bound to disclose the truth. 2. The following is an example of a case where chancery will interfere and. set aside a contract as fraudulent, on account of the suggestio falsi: a purchaser applied to the seller to purchase a lot of wild land, and represented to him it was worth nothing, except … [Read more...] about SUGGESTIO FALSI

The permitting a tenant who came in by a lawful title, to remain after his right has expired. Vide Estates at suffrance. … [Read more...] about SUFFRANCE

Latin: In Roman law. A vote; the right of voting in the assemblies of the people. Aid or influence used or promised to obtain some honor or office; the purchase of office. Cod. 4, 3. … [Read more...] about SUFFRAGIUM

government. Vote; the act of voting. 2. The right of suffrage is given by the constitution of the United States, art. 1, s. 2, to the electors in each state, as shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature. … [Read more...] about SUFFRAGE