Tag: SU

  • Surplusage

    Definition of Surplusage A superfluity or excess ; in pleading, the allegation of unnecessary matter. See Order XIX, r. 27 Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Surplusage in the Dictionaries, Surplusage in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, […]

  • Surprise

    Definition of Surprise may be a ground for setting aside a contract, judgment or order if substantial injustice has been done Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Surprise in the Dictionaries, Surprise in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse […]

  • Super-tax

    Definition of Super-tax An addition to the Income Tax charged at the rate prescribed for any year in respect of the income of any individual, the total of which from all sources exceeds two thousand pounds (Income Tax Act, 1918, s. 4).Super- tax is charged on a sliding scale from ninepence to […]

  • Super Visum Corporis

    Definition of Super Visum Corporis Upon view of the body. See Coroner Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Super Visum Corporis in the Dictionaries, Super Visum Corporis in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European […]

  • Subtraction

    Definition of Subtraction The neglect or refusal to perform a duty or service, e.g., pay a tithe Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Subtraction in the Dictionaries, Subtraction in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the […]

  • Super Visum Corporis

    Definition of Super Visum Corporis Upon view of the body. See Coroner Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Super Visum Corporis in the Dictionaries, Super Visum Corporis in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European […]

  • Succession

    Definition of Succession Where property passes on the death of a corporation sole to his successor; for as the heir doth inherit to the ancestor, so the successor doth succeed to the predecessor (Co. Litt. SB) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription […]

  • Supercargo

    Definition of Supercargo A person employed by charterers of ships to go on the ship for the purpose of looking after cargo shipped by them and of selling it abroad. He also looks after such cargoes as may be shipped for the return voyage Browse You might be interested in these references […]

  • Succession Duty

    Definition of Succession Duty A duty which was first imposed by the Succession Duty Act, 1853, on gratuitous acquisition, on death, of property in respect of which no legacy (q.v.) duty is payable, unless specially exempted. See the Finance Act, 1894 and 19091910 Browse You might be interested […]

  • Supersedeas

    Definition of Supersedeas A writ which stays or puts an end to a proceeding. Thus, if a certiorari (q.v.) has been wrongly issued, and has been returned, the Court will grant a supersedeas Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Supersedeas in the […]