Search in United States

Search Definition

In Criminal Law. An examination of a man’s house, premises, or person, for the purpose of discovering stolen or contraband goods, or proof of his guilt in relation to some crime or misdemeanor of which he is accused. The constitution of the United States (Amend, art. 4) protects the people from unreasonable searches and seizures. 3 Story, Const. § 1895; Rawle, Const, c. 10, p. 127; 10 Johns. (N. Y.) 263; 11 Johns. (N. Y.) 500; 1 U. S. St. at Large, 651; 3 Cranch (U. S.) 447. In Practice. An examination made in the proper lien office for mortgages, liena, judgments, or other incumbrances against real estate. The certificate given by the officer as to the result of such examination is also called a “search.” Conveyancers and others who cause searches to be made ought to be very careful that they should be correct with regard to the time during which the person against whom the search has been made owned the premises, to the property searched against, which ought to be properly described, and to the form of the certificate of search.

Search in Foreign Legal Encyclopedias

Back to Top

For starting research in the law of a foreign country:

Browse the American Encyclopedia of Law for Search

Scan Search in the appropriate area of law:

Explore other Reference Works

Back to Top

Legal Issue for Attorneys

In Criminal Law. An examination of a man’s house, premises, or person, for the purpose of discovering stolen or contraband goods, or proof of his guilt in relation to some crime or misdemeanor of which he is accused. The constitution of the United States (Amend, art. 4) protects the people from unreasonable searches and seizures. 3 Story, Const. § 1895; Rawle, Const, c. 10, p. 127; 10 Johns. (N. Y.) 263; 11 Johns. (N. Y.) 500; 1 U. S. St. at Large, 651; 3 Cranch (U. S.) 447. In Practice. An examination made in the proper lien office for mortgages, liena, judgments, or other incumbrances against real estate. The certificate given by the officer as to the result of such examination is also called a “search.” Conveyancers and others who cause searches to be made ought to be very careful that they should be correct with regard to the time during which the person against whom the search has been made owned the premises, to the property searched against, which ought to be properly described, and to the form of the certificate of search.

This definition of Search is based on The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary. This entry needs to be proofread.

Search in the context of Real Estate

Resurces

See Also

• Title Search

Search (Constitutional Rights)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of search. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Constitutional Rights is provided. Finally, the subject of Agency Investigations in relation with search is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Search (Criminal Offenses)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of search. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Criminal Offenses is provided. Finally, the subject of Internet Law in relation with search is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Search (Law Enforcement Officials)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of search . Then, cross references and a brief overview about Law Enforcement Officials is provided. Finally, the subject of Section Actions in relation with search is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Search (Prisoner Rights)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of search . Then, cross references and a brief overview about Prisoner Rights is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Rights Law in relation with search is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.