semiplena probatio (sem-I-plee-n[schwa] proh-bay-shee-oh), n. [Latin] Half-proof. “In actions of filiation, a pursuer was formerly entitled, on adducing a semiplena probatio, to her oath in supplement to prove that the defender was the father of her child. A semiplena probatio was such a proof as induced, not merely a suspicion, but a reasonable belief that […]
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consortium (k[schwa]n-sor-shee-[schwa]m). 1. The benefits that one person, esp. a spouse, is entitled to receive from another, including companionship, cooperation, affection, aid, financial support, and (between spouses) sexual relations (a claim for loss of consortium). See LOSS OF CONSORTIUM; CONJUGAL RIGHTS . filial consortium (fil-ee-[schwa]l). A child’s society, affection, and companionship given to a parent.
delict (di-likt), n. [Latin delictum “an offense”] Roman & civil law. A violation of the law; esp., a wrongful act or omission giving rise to a claim for compensation; TORT. — Also termed (in Roman law) delictum; (in French law) délit. [Cases: Torts 1. C.J.S. Torts §§ 2–7.] “A delict is a civil wrong. It
A grant of real property made to an individual for his or her private use, including the right to sell it. • Private grants made by a government are often found in the chains of title for land outside the original 13 states, esp. in former Spanish and Mexican possessions. Cf. community grant.
declaration of incontestability. Trademarks. A sworn statement submitted by the owner of a registered mark after five years of registration, averring that the mark has been in continuous use in commerce for at least five consecutive years since registration, that the mark has not become generic, that there has been no final adverse decision to
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One of two or more tenants who hold the same land by unity of possession but by separate and distinct titles, with each person having an equal right to possess the whole property but no right of survivorship. See tenancy in common under TENANCY. [Cases: Tenancy in Common 1. C.J.S. Estates § 19; Tenancy in
employee. A person who works in the service of another person (the employer) under an express or implied contract of hire, under which the employer has the right to control the details of work performance. — Also spelled employe. Cf. AGENT(1); INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. [Cases: Master and Servant 1. C.J.S. Apprentices §§ 2, 11; Employer–Employee Relationship