Latin: But It is not allowed. A phrase used in the old reports, to signify that the court disagreed with the arguments of counsel. … [Read more...] about SED NON ALLOCATUR
SED NON ALLOCATUR
SECUS
Lat. Otherwise; to the contrary. This word is used in the books to Indicate the converse of a foregoing proposition, or the rule applicable to a different state of facts, or an exception to a rule before stated. … [Read more...] about SECUS
SECURITY INTEREST
A claim against property that is the security for a loan or debt. … [Read more...] about SECURITY INTEREST
SECURITY FOR COSTS
practice. In some courts there is a rule that when the plaintiff resides abroad he shall give security for costs, and until that has been done, when demanded, he cannot proceed in his action. 2. This is a right which the defendant must claim in proper time, for if he once waives it, he cannot afterwards claim it; the waiver is seldom, or perhaps never expressly made, but is … [Read more...] about SECURITY FOR COSTS
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Money deposited as security to ensure that some event occurs or does not occur. For example, in landlord tenant law a security deposit is collected by a landlord from a tenant to ensure that the final month's rent has been paid and that the tenant has left the premises in the same condition as the property was given to the tenant (less reasonable wear and tear) and that the … [Read more...] about SECURITY DEPOSIT