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ANGLESCHERIA

In old English law. Englishery; the fact of being an Englishman. Anglise jura in omni casu libertatis dant favorem. The laws of England in every case of liberty are favorable, (favor liberty in all cases.) Fortes, c. 42. … [Read more...] about ANGLESCHERIA

ANIMUS

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Lat. Mind; Intention; disposition; design; will. Animo, (q. v.;) with the intention or design. These terms are derived from the civil law. Animus cancellandi. The intention of destroying or canceling, (applied to wills.) Animus capiendi. The intention to take or capture. 4 C. Rob. Adm. 126, 155Animus de dicaudi. The intention of donating or dedicating. Animus defamandi. The … [Read more...] about ANIMUS

ANGLIAE JURA IN OMNI CASU LIBERTATI DANT FAVOREM

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Latin for English Law (or the laws of England) are favorable in every case to liberty. … [Read more...] about ANGLIAE JURA IN OMNI CASU LIBERTATI DANT FAVOREM

ANIMUS CANCELLANDI

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An intention to destroy or cancel. The least tearing of a will by a testator, animus cancellandi, renders it invalid. See Cancellation. … [Read more...] about ANIMUS CANCELLANDI

ANCILLARY JURISDICTION

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Having concurrent jurisdiction. Also where a federal court may take control over an entire matter not usually under the purview of the federal court so as to render judgment on the matter as a whole. … [Read more...] about ANCILLARY JURISDICTION

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