Superior Court
The name used in 16 states for the basic county trial court.
Superseding Cause
the same as in "intervening cause" or "supervening cause," which occurs after
the initial act leading to an accident and substantially causes the
accident.
Supplemental
referring to anything that is added to complete
something.
Suppression Of Evidence
1) A judge's determination not to allow
evidence to be admitted in a criminal trial because it was illegal obtained. 2)
the improper hiding of evidence by a prosecutor who is constitutionally required
to reveal to the defense all evidence.
Supremacy Clause
found in article VI section 2 of the US Constitution, it is the premise for the
federal government--and thus federal law--to act as the "supreme law of the
land" and maintain power over the collective states
Supreme Court
The highest court in the United States which has the ultimate power to decide
constitutional questions and other appeals.
Surety
A guarantor of payment or performance if another
fails to pay or perform, such as a bonding company which posts a bond for a
guardian, an administrator or a building contractor.
Surrender
1) To turn over possession of real property, either voluntarily or upon demand,
by tenant to landlord. 2) to give oneself up to law enforcement
officials.
Surrogate
A person acting on behalf of another or a
substitute. 2) a judge in some states responsible only for probates, estates,
and adoptions.
Survivor
a person who outlives another.