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IN GROSS

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At large; not appurtenant or appendant, but annexed to a man's per son: e.g. Common granted to a man and his heirs by deed, is common in gross; or common in gross may be claimed by prescriptive right. 2 Bl. Com. 34. … [Read more...] about IN GROSS

IN JURE

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In law; according to law. In the Roman practice, the procedure in an action was divided into two stages. The first was said to be in jure; it took place before the praetor, and included the formal and introductory part and the settlement of questions of law. The second stage was committed to the judex, and comprised the investigation and trial of the facts; this was said to be … [Read more...] about IN JURE

IN HAC PARTE

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Latin meaning In this behalf; on this side. … [Read more...] about IN HAC PARTE

IN JURE ALTERIUS

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In another's right. Hale, Anal. … [Read more...] about IN JURE ALTERIUS

IN HAEC VERBA

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In these words; in the same words. In haeredes non solent transire actiones quae poenales ex maleficio sunt. Penal actions arising from anything of a criminal nature do not pass to heirs. In his enim quae sunt favorabilia animae, quamvis sunt damnosa rebus, fiat aliquando extentio statuti. In things that are favorable to the spirit, though Injurious to property, an extension of … [Read more...] about IN HAEC VERBA

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