Eng. law. The name of a writ, which the heirs of a person who was non compos mentis, and who aliened his lands, might have sued out, to restore him to his rights. T. L. … [Read more...] about DUM NON FUIT COMPOS MENTIS
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DUNSETS
People that dwell on hilly places or mountains. Jacob. Duo nom possunt in soUdo unam rem possidere. Two cannot possess one thing in entirety. Co. Litt 368. Duo sunt Instmntonta ad omnos res nut eonnrmandas aut impigasaosiy ratio et authoritas. There are two instruments for confirming or impugning all things, reason and authority. 8 Coke, 16. … [Read more...] about DUNSETS
DUE AND OWING
Another term for due. … [Read more...] about DUE AND OWING
DUI
See driving under the influence. … [Read more...] about DUI
DUE AND PROPER CARE
Being diligent, taking reasonable care. … [Read more...] about DUE AND PROPER CARE