SCANDALUM MAGNATUM

In English law. Scandal or slander of great men or nobles. Words spoken in derogation of a peer, a judge, or other great ofllcer of the realm, for which an action lies, though it is now rarely resorted to. 8 Bl. Comm. 123; 3 Steph. Comm. 473. This offense has not existed in America since the formation of the United States. … [Read more...] about SCANDALUM MAGNATUM

equity pleading. A false and malicious statement of facts, not relevant to the cause. But nothing which is positively relevant, however harsh or gross the charge may be, can be considered scandalous. 4 Bouv. Inst. n. 4163. 2. A bill cannot by the general practice, be referred for impertinence after the defendant has answered, or submitted to answer, but it may be referred for … [Read more...] about SCANDALOUS MATTER

A scandalous verbal report or rumor respecting some person. 2. The remedy is an action on the case. 3. In chancery practice, when a bill or other pleading contains scandal, it will be referred to a master to be expunged, and till this has been done, the opposite party need not answer. 3 Bl. Com. 342. Nothing is considered scandalous which is positively relevant to the cause, … [Read more...] about SCANDAL

In old records, the cucking-stool, (q. v.) Cowell. … [Read more...] about SCAMNUM CADUCUM

In early American law. To adjust graduate, or value according to a scale. Walden v. Payne, 2 Wash. (Va.) 5, 6 … [Read more...] about SCALE