L. Fr. In his mother's womb; spoken of an unborn child. In veram quantitatem fidejussor teneatur, nisi pro certa quantitate access it. Let the surety be holden for the true quantity, unless he agree for a certain quantity, Bean v. Parker, 17 Mass. 597. In verbis non verba sed res et ratio quaerenda est. Jenk. Cent 132. In the construction of words, not the mere words, hut the … [Read more...] about IN VENTRE SA MERE
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INBOARD
In maritime law, and particularly with reference to the stowage of cargo, this term is contrasted with "outboard/' It does not necessarily mean under deck, but is applied to a cargo so piled or stowed that .it does not project over the "board" (side or rail) of the vessel. See Air len v. St Louis Ins. Co., 46 N. Y. Super. Ct 181. … [Read more...] about INBOARD
IN VERBIS NON VERBA SED RES ET RATIO QUAERENDA EST
Latin, meaning In words, not words, but the thing and the meaning are to be inquired into. … [Read more...] about IN VERBIS NON VERBA SED RES ET RATIO QUAERENDA EST
INBORH
In Saxon law. A security, pledge, or hypotheca, consisting of the chattels of a person unable to obtain a personal "borg," or surety. … [Read more...] about INBORH
IN VINCULIS
In chains; in actual custody. Gilb. Forum Rom. 97. Applied also, figuratively, to the condition of a person who is compelled to submit to terms which oppression and his necessities impose on him. 1 Story, Eq. Jur. … [Read more...] about IN VINCULIS