scandalum magnatum (skan-d[schwa]-l[schwa]m mag-nay-t[schwa]m). [Law Latin] Hist. Actionable slander of powerful people; specif., defamatory comments regarding persons of high rank, such as peers, judges, or state officials. “Words spoken in derogation of a peer, a judge, or other great officer of the realm, which are called scandalum magnatum, are held to be still more heinous; […]
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consideratum est per curiam (k[schwa]n-sid-[schwa]-ray-t[schwa]m est p[ schwa]r kyoor-ee-[schwa]m). [Latin] Hist. It is considered by the court. • This was the formal language preceding the judgment of a common-law court. — Sometimes shortened to consideratum est. Cf. IDEO CONSIDERATUM EST. “A judgment is the decision or sentence of the law, given by a court of
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Physical harm or property damage caused by breach of a contract or by a criminal offense redressable through a civil action.
self-help, n. An attempt to redress a perceived wrong by one’s own action rather than through the normal legal process. • The UCC and other statutes provide for particular self-help remedies (such as repossession) if the remedy can be executed without breaching the peace. UCC § 9-609. — Also termed self-redress; extrajudicial enforcement. [Cases: Secured
A remedy, usu. a nonmonetary one such as an injunction or specific performance, obtained when available legal remedies, usu. monetary damages, cannot adequately redress the injury. • Historically, an equitable remedy was available only from a court of equity. — Also termed equitable relief. See IRREPARABLE-INJURY RULE. [Cases: Injunction 17; Specific Performance 1. C.J.S. Injunctions