Legal Term Dictionary

Individual; distinct; particular ; disconnected. Generally used in law as opposed to "joint," though the more usual antithesis of the latter term Is "several.w4 Either of these words Implies division, distribution, disconnection, or aloofness. See Merrill v. Pepperdlne, 9 Ind. App. 416, 36 N. E. 921; Larzelere v. Starkweather, 38 More...

Individual; distinct; particular ; disconnected. Generally used in law as opposed to "joint," though the more usual antithesis of the latter term Is "several.w4 Either of these words Implies division, distribution, disconnection, or aloofness. See Merrill v. Pepperdlne, 9 Ind. App. 416, 36 N. E. 921; Larzelere v. Starkweather, 38 Mich. 104. -Separate action. As opposed to a joint action, this term signifies an action brought for himself alone by each of several complainants who are all concerned in the same transaction, but cannot legally join in the suit.- Separate domiso in ejectment. A demise in a declaration in ejectment used to be termed a "separate demise" when made by the lessor separately or individually, as distinguished from a demise made jointly by two or more persons, which was termed a "joint demise." No such demise, either separate or joint, is now necessary in this action. Brown.-Separata estate. The individual property of one of two persons who stand in a social or business relation, as distinguished from that which they own jointly or are jointly interested in. Thus, *eep-arate estate." within the meaning of the bankrupt law, is that in which each partner is separately interested at the time of the bankruptcy. The term can only be applied to such property as belonged to one or more of tie part* 'hers, to the exclusion of the rest. In re Lowe, 11 Nat. Bankr. Rep. 221, Fed. Cas. No. 8,56f oThe separate estate of a married woman is that which belongs to her, and over which her husband has no right in equity. It may consist of lands or chattels. Williams v. King, 29 Fed. Cas. 1,309.-Separate maintenance.' An allowance made to a woman by her husband on their agreement to live separately. This must not be confused with "alimony," which is judicially awarded upon granting a divorce. See Mitchell v. Mitchell, 31 Colo. 209, 72 Pac 1054.-Separate trial. The separate and individual trial of each of several persons .jointly accused of a crime. As to separate "Acknowledgment," "Covenant," and "Examination," see those titles. Less...

Lat. In old conveyancing. Severally. A word which made a several covenant 5 Coke, 23a.

Lat. In old conveyancing. Severally. A word which made a several covenant 5 Coke, 23a. Less...

In matrimonial law; A cessation of cohabitation of husband and wife by mutual agreement, or, in the case of "Judicial separation," under the decree of a court See Butler v. Washington, 45 La. Ann. 279, 12 South. 356, 19 L. R. A. 814; Weld v. Weld, 27 Minn. 330, 7 More...

In matrimonial law; A cessation of cohabitation of husband and wife by mutual agreement, or, in the case of "Judicial separation," under the decree of a court See Butler v. Washington, 45 La. Ann. 279, 12 South. 356, 19 L. R. A. 814; Weld v. Weld, 27 Minn. 330, 7 N. W. 267; Hereford v. People, 197 111. 222, 64 N. E 310. -Separation a mensa ot thoro. A partial .dissolution of the marriage relation.-Separation order. In England, where a husband is convicted of an aggravated assault upon his wife, the court or magistrate may order that the wife shall be no longer bound to cohabit .with him. Such an order has the same effect as a judicial decree of separation on the ground of cruelty. It may also provide for the payment of a weekly sum by the husband to the wife and for the custody of the children. Sweet. Less...

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 More...

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 from being confounded with other property, and by that means made liable to the debts of another class of creditors. Civ. Code La. art. 1444. Less...

Seceders from the Church of England. They, like Quakers, solemnly affirm, Instead of taking the usual oath, before they give evidence.

Seceders from the Church of England. They, like Quakers, solemnly affirm, Instead of taking the usual oath, before they give evidence. Less...

Lat. In old English law. A hedge or inclosure. The inclosure of a trench or canal. Dig. 43, 21, 4.

Lat. In old English law. A hedge or inclosure. The inclosure of a trench or canal. Dig. 43, 21, 4. Less...

In English law. The statute 1 Geo. I. St. 2, c. 38. The act by which a parliament has continuance for seven years, and no longer, unless sooner dissolved; as it always has, in fact, been since the passing of the act. Wharton.

In English law. The statute 1 Geo. I. St. 2, c. 38. The act by which a parliament has continuance for seven years, and no longer, unless sooner dissolved; as it always has, in fact, been since the passing of the act. Wharton. Less...

In ecclesiastical law. The third Sunday before Quadragesima Sunday, 'being about the seventieth day before Easter.

In ecclesiastical law. The third Sunday before Quadragesima Sunday, 'being about the seventieth day before Easter. Less...

Lat In Roman law. An inclosure; an inclosed place where the people voted; otherwise called "ovile". In old English law. An inclosure or .close. Cowell.

Lat In Roman law. An inclosure; an inclosed place where the people voted; otherwise called "ovile". In old English law. An inclosure or .close. Cowell. Less...

Lat. In Roman law. A division of the as, containing seven unciw, or duodecimal parts; the proportion of seven-.twelfths. Tayl. Civil Law, 492.

Lat. In Roman law. A division of the as, containing seven unciw, or duodecimal parts; the proportion of seven-.twelfths. Tayl. Civil Law, 492. Less...