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In the law of contracts. Additional terms or propositions to be added to a former agreement. ADD ONE, Addonne. L. Fr. Given to. Kelham. … [Read more...] about ADDITIONALES

For repairing and keeping in suitable condition. … [Read more...] about AD REPARATIONEM ET SUSTENTATIONEM

To inspect the womb. A writ for the summoning of a jury of matrons to determine the question of pregnancy. Ad vim majorem vel ad casus fortuitos non tenetur quis, nisi sua culpa intervenerit. No one is held to answer for the effects of a superior force, or of accidents, unless his own fault has contributed. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 72, … [Read more...] about AD VENTREM INSPICIENDUM

Latin: an additional amount. When a trial court increases or adds to the amount of damages a jury has awarded the plaintiff. This will usually occur when the trial court rules that the jury award is inadequate compensation. Can be done with defendant's consent and an additional amount is awarded and which will result in the plaintiff's motion for a new trial being denied. … [Read more...] about ADDITUR

For answering ; to make answer; words used in certain writs employed for bringing a person before the court to make answer in defense in a proceeding. Thus there is a capias ad respondendum, q. v.; also a habeas corpus ad respondendum. … [Read more...] about AD RESPONDENDUM