The sale of property by the sheriff after being seized, pursuant to court judgment, so that a judgment creditor's judgment shall be satisfied against the debtor whose property was seized. … [Read more...] about SHERIFFS SALE
SHERIFFS SALE
SHERIFFALTY
The office of sheriff, the time during which a sheriff is to remain in office. … [Read more...] about SHERIFFALTY
SHERIFF
Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal DefinitionIn American law. The chief executive and administrative officer of a county, being chosen by popular election. His principal duties are In aid of the criminal courts and civil courts of record; such as serving process, summoning juries, executing judgments, holding judicial sales, and the like. He is also the chief conservator of the … [Read more...] about SHERIFF
SHEREFFE
The body of the lordship of Cardiff In South Wales, excluding the members of it Powel, Hist. Wales, 123. … [Read more...] about SHEREFFE
SHEPWAY, COURT-OF
A court held before the lord warden of the Cinque Ports. A writ of error lay from the mayor and jurats of each port to the lord warden in this court and thence to the queen's bench. The civil jurisdiction of the Cinque Ports is abolished by 18 & 19 Vict c 48. … [Read more...] about SHEPWAY, COURT-OF