Latin for Lawyers

L ATIN FOR L AWYERS

has several meanings. A document which is not under seal or recorded is con sidered a simple document . A property interest which has no time limits or other restrictions is considered a simple interest, e.g., as an interest in fee sim ple . A tort or crime which fits the most essential definition of that crime and has no aggravating factors making the crime more serious or severe (e.g., use of a dangerous weapon) is described as a simple crime (e.g., a simple assault, a simple battery, etc.). Simple interest is interest which is computed solely on the principal of a debt, without adding interest on accrued interest. A simple trust is a trust in which all principal is retained by the trustee and distribution is made only of current interest on that principal. SIMPLICITER [L. simplex, simpliciter (adv.) / simply, without artfulness] In a simple way. Without fanfare. Directly, summarily, immediately. SIMULATE [L. simulo , simulare / to make like, copy, imitate] To feign or pretend, often with intent to deceive. To counterfeit. To take on the appearance of or copy something else. A simulated document is a docu ment which is offered to third persons as the apparent agreement of two par ties but which does not express their true intent and is intended to deceive. SIMULTANEOUS (DEATH) [L. simul / at once, at the same time] Existing or happening at the very same time. Coincident. A death is defined as simultaneous when it occurs so closely upon its cause as to suggest that the decedent suffered no pain. Also, two or more deaths are considered simulta neous when there is insufficient evidence to determine the order of death. In this way, a husband and wife, for example, may be deemed to have died simultaneously in a common accident without regard to the actual time of death. In that event, each will be deemed to have survived the other and their property will be disposed of accordingly. In a simultaneous death , an insured is deemed to have survived his benificiary. Many states have adopted the Simultaneous Death Act, a uniform act which provides for disposition in the case of simultaneous deaths. SINE ANIMO REMANENDI [L. sine / without + animus / the seat of life, the soul + remanere / to stay behind] Without the intent to remain (in a place). SINE ANIMO REVERTENDI Without the intent to return (to a place). SINE DAMNO [L. sine / without + damnum / damage, injury, penalty] Without any injury or damage. See INIURIA ABSQUE (SINE) DAMNO

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