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Latin abbreviation for et alia which means and others. Usually used in a case caption to refer to the other parties to a case, e.g. plaintiffs listed as John Doe, Richard Roe, Jane Doe, et al. , Plaintiffs. … [Read more...]
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Lat. And not. A technical phrase in pleading, which introduces the negative averments of a special traverse. It has the same force and effect as the words "absque hoc" and is occasionally used instead of the latter. … [Read more...]
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And another. The abbreviation et al. (sometimes in the plural written et als.) is affixed to the name of the person first mentioned, where there are several plaintiffs, grantors, persons addressed, etc. … [Read more...]
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Latin abbreviation for et sequences; and the following. Usually used before a sequence of information, e.g. a list of items. An abbreviation for et sequentia, "and the following." Thus a reference to "p. 1, et seq." means "page first and the following pages." … [Read more...]
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And others on the other side. A phrase constantly used in the Year Books, in describing a Joinder in issue. P. 1 Edw. II. Prist; et alii e contra, ct sic ad patriam: ready; and others, e contra, and so to the country. T. 3 Edw. III. 4. … [Read more...]