Legal maxim and Latin for equity looks upon that as done which ought to have been done. The doctrine of satisfaction well illustrates this principle of law. Where a person is under an obIigation to perform an act, equity looks on it as done, and allows the same results to follow as if it were actually done. Thus, when one who has contracted to sell realty dies, the purchase … [Read more...] about Aequitas factum habet quod fieri oportuit
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ADULTERIUM
A fine anciently imposed as a punishment for the commission of adultery. … [Read more...] about ADULTERIUM
ADVERSARY
A litigant opponent, the opposite party in a writ or action. … [Read more...] about ADVERSARY
ADULTEROUS BASTARDY
Adulterous bastards are those produced by an unlawful connection between two persons, who, at the time when the child was conceived, were, either of them or both, connected by marriage with some other person. Civil Code La. art 182. … [Read more...] about ADULTEROUS BASTARDY
ADVERSARY PROCEEDING
A proceeding of two opposing parties, as opposed to an ex parte proceeding with one party. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition One having opposing parties; contested, as distinguished from an ex parte application; one of which the party seeking relief has given legal warning to the other party, and afforded the latter an opportunity to contest it. … [Read more...] about ADVERSARY PROCEEDING