Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

sumner

Read a random definition: receiver general

A quick definition of sumner:

Term: SUMNER

Definition: A sumner is a person who is responsible for summoning individuals to appear in court, particularly in an ecclesiastical court. They are also known as summoners or nuntius. The sumner's role is to give notice to the defendant to obey the original writ, which is done through a summons. This warning can be given in person or left at the defendant's home or land by two of the sheriff's messengers called summoners.

A more thorough explanation:

A sumner was a summoning officer, especially in an ecclesiastical court. They were responsible for summoning parties to appear in court.

In medieval England, a sumner was a petty officer who would deliver a summons to someone who was being sued or accused of a crime. They would either deliver the summons in person or leave it at the person's home or land.

For example, if someone was accused of stealing a cow, the sumner would deliver a summons to that person, telling them to appear in court to answer the charges.

This example illustrates how a sumner was an important figure in the legal system of medieval England, responsible for ensuring that people appeared in court when they were supposed to.

summum jus | sum-of-the-years'-digits depreciation method

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
join the ethically ambiguous legal field instead
Dkk
18:57
I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
19:05
i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
19:38
Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
20:48
what.jpg @Dkk
CynicalOops
21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
jackfrost11770
21:10
nope dk
CynicalOops
22:37
Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
23:25
@jackfrost11770: if you want but like it aint for me
dk do u ever eat at bk
Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
0:23
I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
texaslawhopefully
1:22
In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
1:27
Indeed, indeed.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
7:51
@texaslawhopefully: best prices and only fast food that doesn't make me sick
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.