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SQUEEZE-OUT

a change in the structure of a corporation that will eliminate minority share holders or aim to reduce their power.

STRICT CONSTRUCTION

the literal and narrow interpretation of a contract or document as differs from a liberal interpretation.

SURGICAL OPERATION

the name that is given to the procedure where a surgeon cuts into a person’s body to remove a tumour or to fix a defect.

SPECIAL PROSECUTOR

the name of an attorney that is retained by the prosecuting lawyer to assist him in trying a case. See special counsel.

SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

a term that is used to describe the evidence that is adequate enough to justify the bringing of a law suit.

STATUTE LOCAL

a law that is passed by the county or a city legislative body that applies to the area if authority.

SERVICE BY MAIL

This means to serve a summons by way of mailing it to the person’s address that si done when it is impossible to deliver it directly.

SERVICE OF PROCESS

the term for the delivery of a summons, writ or subpoena to the opposing party in a law suit.

SHOP RIGHT RULE

the privileged of an employer to make and sell an invention of one of his employees without paying any royalties.

SATISFY

This means to fulfil a request, pay off a debt or to discharge an obligation. See satisfaction.

STATE INSURANCE FUND

a fund that has been created and managed by the state so it can pay worker’s compensation benefits and awards.

SENTENCE CUMULATIVE

A sentence that is served when another sentence is finished. See, consecutive sentences. See also, How Long Is a Life Sentence?

STEPCHILD

the name that is given to the child of a wife or husband from a previous marriage.

SMITH ACT

the name of a federal statute that makes in unlawful to attempt to overthrow the government by force.

SALVAGE LIEN

a maritime lien by a person who has helped in saving a ship, part of a ship and or its cargo. Maritime law recognises theses liens o be legitimate.

STRONG-ARM PROVISION

a provision in federal bankruptcy law giving the trustee the powers of the most powerful creditor and he can strong-arm to control a bankrupts property and assets.

SIT-DOWN STRIKE

the name applied to a strike where the worker’s stay on the premises and stop working.

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