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The ordinary name of the Pandects of Justinian, which are now usually cited by the abbreviation "Dig." Instead of "Ff.," as formerly. Sometimes called "Digest," in the singular. … [Read more...] about DIGESTS

Those which delay the plaintiff's remedy, by questioning, not the cause of action, but the propriety of the suit, or the mode in which the remedy is sought. Vide Plea, dilatory. … [Read more...] about DILATORY PLEAS

In old conveyancing. [He] has demised. See DIMISI. … [Read more...] about DIMISIT

Has been held as synonymous with "excavating," and not confined to the removal of earth. Sherman v. New York, 1 N. Y. 316. … [Read more...] about DIGGING

(A) contracts. The doing things in proper time. 2. It may be divided into three degrees, namely: ordinary diligence, extraordinary diligence, and slight diligence. It is the reverse of negligence. Under that article is shown what degree of negligence, or want of diligence, will make a party to a contract responsible to the other. Vide Story, Bailm. Index h. t.; Ayl. Pand. 113 1 … [Read more...] about DILIGENCE