SEPERABLE CONTROVERSY

A lawsuit which is large and can be separated into smaller lawsuits so that one can be moved to a more appropriate court, e.g. from state to federal court. … [Read more...] about SEPERABLE CONTROVERSY

Seceders from the Church of England. They, like Quakers, solemnly affirm, Instead of taking the usual oath, before they give evidence. … [Read more...] about SEPARATISTS

The division of the U.S. government into three different branches so that each unit is separate and independent; the executive, legislative and judicial branches. … [Read more...] about SEPARATION OF POWERS

In Louisiana probate law. The creditors of the succession may demand, In every case and against every creditor of the heir, a separation of the property of the succession from that of the heir. This is what is called the ''separation of patrimony." The object of a separation of patrimony is to prevent property out of which a particular class of creditors have a right to be paid … [Read more...] about SEPARATION OF PATRIMONY

An official agreement between married persons who live together to begin living apart indefinitely and defines rights to property, support and custody of children if they exist. … [Read more...] about SEPARATION AGREEMENT