SHAW

In old English law. A wood. Co. Litt 4b. … [Read more...] about SHAW

While "shave" is sometimes used to denote the act of obtaining the property of another by oppression and extortion, it may be used in an innocent sense to denote the buying of existing notes and other securities for money, at a discount Hence to charge a man with using money for shaving is not libelous per ae. See Stone v. Cooper, 2 Denio (N. Y.) 301; Trentham v, Moore, 111 … [Read more...] about SHAVE

In Hindu law. The instrument of government or instruction; any book of instructions, particularly containing Divine ordinances. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SHASTER

A customary gift of corn, which, at every Christmas, the farmers in some parts of England give to their smith for sharpening their plow-irons, harrow-tines, etc. Blount. … [Read more...] about SHARPING CORN

Actions by an attorney who uses misleading statements to opposing counsel or the court, denials of oral agreements (or stipulations) made between attorneys, the improper or dishonest use of process or practice of law. Such practice will likely lead to a disbarment proceeding. … [Read more...] about SHARP PRACTICE