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A person under another's power. A vassal.
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Deed Acceptance Ends Contract Claims
Stephen Shaw accepted the deed at closing from Stonehaven Properties. The repair promise in the purchase contract was not in the deed. Stephen could not sue on the contract term after closing because the contract merged into the deed.
Citizenship Under Jurisdiction
Sean Steele was born in the United States to parents subject to its jurisdiction. He is a citizen of the United States and the state where he resides.
Court Lacks Jurisdiction Dismissal
Sarah Sullivan filed suit in federal court. The court determined it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction. The court dismissed the action.
Stella Shapiro offered evidence of the alleged victim's pertinent trait in her defense. The prosecutor then offered rebuttal evidence of the same trait.
Judge Recusal for Economic Interest
Spencer Silver learned the judge had an economic interest in a party to the proceeding. The judge recused from the case.
Client Controls Settlement Decision
Sylvia Santos instructed her lawyer to settle the matter. The lawyer followed the client's decision on settlement.
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What does subditus mean in historical legal contexts?+
Subditus refers to a person under another's power, historically a vassal bound by feudal obligations.
5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 (1803)Property
…by mandamus to do his duty; in the latter he is not. This distinction is pointed out by two acts of Congress upon this subject. The first act, passed 27 July 1789, established an executive department denominated the Department of Foreign Affairs and appointed a principal officer to perform duties enjoined or…