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Definition of Storey V. Ashton ((1869), L. R. 4 Q. B. 476). If a servant at a time when he ought to be engaged on his master’s work undertakes something on his own behalf, the master is not liable for his conduct during such period.The defendant’s servants, while delivering wine from a cart, […]

Definition of Stranding Does not occur when a vessel takes the ground in the ordinary and usual course of navigation, so that she will float again on the flow of the tide ; but it occurs if the vessel takes the ground by reason of some unusual or accidental occurrence, e.g., in consequence of […]

Definition of Stranger One not party or privy to an act or transaction ; one not a relation Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Stranger in the Dictionaries, Stranger in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European […]

Definition of Strath More (Countess Of) V. Bowes ((1789), 1 Yes. Jim. 22). Lady Strathmore, during her engagement of marriage with one Grey, conveyed and assigned her property to trustees for her separate use, with his approbation. Afterwards hearing that the defendant Bowes had fought a duel […]

Definition of Strike See Combination, Unlawful; Trade Disputes Act t 1906 Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Strike in the Dictionaries, Strike in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse […]

Definition of Striking Out Pleadings This takes place when the Court makes an order to that effect, either for the purpose of amendment (q.v.) or to compel one of the parties to do some act. Thus, if a defendant fails to comply with an order-for discovery, he is liable (under Order XXI, r. 21) […]

Definition of Stuart V. Bell ([1891] 2 Q. B. 341). Qualified privilege attaches to statements made under a legal or moral duty, or by one party to another where they have a common interest.The defendant, with whom one Stanley was staying as a guest, told Stanley that the plaintiff, who was in […]

Definition of Stuprum Any connection between a man and an unmarried free woman otherwise than in concubinage. (Roman law.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Stuprum in the Dictionaries, Stuprum in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse […]

Definition of Statute Staple .A bond acknowledged before the mayor of the staple (q.v.) to provide a speedy remedy for recovering debts Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Statute Staple in the Dictionaries, Statute Staple in our legal dictionaries, […]

Definition of Stoppage In Transitu The right which an unpaid vendor has to resume the possession of goods sold upon credit and to retain them until tender of the price where the vendee has become insolvent before they come into his possession, or that of his agent.The right of stoppage lasts […]