STEAL

To commit theft or larceny, to wrongfully take property that belongs to another without the intent of returning the property and keeping it indefinitely. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition This term is commonly used in Indictments for larceny, ("take, steal, and carry away,") and denotes the commission of theft. But In popular usage, "stealing" seems to be a wider … [Read more...] about STEAL

The suspension of an action. 2. Proceedings are stayed absolutely or conditionally. 3. 1. They are peremptorily stayed when the plaintiff is wholly incapacitated from suing; as, for example, when the plaintiff is not the holder, nor beneficially interested in a bill on which he has brought his action; or when the plaintiff admits in writing, that he has no cause of action; or … [Read more...] about STAYING PROCEEDINGS

An order of the court that delays or postpones another order of the court in whole or in part. … [Read more...] about STAY ORDER

practice. A term during which no execution can issue on a judgment. 2. It is either conventional, when the parties agree that no execution shall issue for a certain period; or it is granted by law, usually on condition of entering bail or security for the money. 3. An execution issued before the expiration of the stay is irregular and will be set aside; and the plaintiff in … [Read more...] about STAY OF EXECUTION

The delay or postponement of a case until the conclusion of a pending issue. … [Read more...] about STAY OF ACTION