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Dictionary of Law Terms: Seisin

Se Defendendo. A plea for a party charged with the death of another person, who alleges that he was driven to do what he did in his own defence. Seisin. Possession of a freehold estate. Seisin in deed is when actual possession is obtained. Seisin in law is a right to lands of which actual possession has not been obtained.

Separate estate. Real or personal property settled upon a married woman, and which she may dispose of as if she were a single woman. Similiter. A set form of words in an action by which one party signifies his acceptance of the issue tendered by his opponent. Now superseded by "joinder of issue."

Simony. The corrupt presentation of any one to an ecclesiastical benefice, for money, gift, or reward.

Simple Contract. An agreement entered into verbally or by writing not under seal. Slander. The malicious defamation of a man by word of mouth, analogous to libel, which is slander by writing.

Son assault demense. A plea in an action for the assault that the defendant did the act complained of in his own defence.