At large; at liberty; free, or unconfined. Ire ad largum, to go at large. Plowd. 37. At large; giving details, or particulars; in extenso. A special verdict was formerly called a verdict at large. Plowd. 92. … [Read more...] about AD LARGUM
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AD QUEM
Latin: To which. A term used in the computation of time or distance, as correlative to a quo; denotes the end or terminal point. See A Quo. Ad questiones facti non respondent jndices; ad questiones legis non respondent juratores. Judges do not answer questions of fact; juries do not answer questions of law. 8 Coke, 308; Co. Litt. 295. … [Read more...] about AD QUEM
AD DAMNUM CLAUSE
Latin. The clause in a plaintiff … [Read more...] about AD DAMNUM CLAUSE
AD GAOLAS DELIBERANDAS
To deliver the gaols; to empty the gaols. Bract. fol. 1096. Ad gaolam deliberandum; to deliver the gaol; to make gaol delivery. Bract. fol. 1106. … [Read more...] about AD GAOLAS DELIBERANDAS
AD LITEM
Latin term meaning for the suit. May refer to someone temporarily appointed as a result of a court proceeding, e.g. a guardian ad litem that is appointed by the court to ensure the safety and welfare of a minor child. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition For the suit; for the purposes of the suit; pending the suit. A guardian ad litem is a guardian appointed to … [Read more...] about AD LITEM