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IN DUBIO

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In doubt; In a state of uncertainty, or in a doubtful case. In dubio, haec legis constructio quam verba ostendunt. In a case of doubt, that is the construction of the law which the words indicate. Branch, Princ In dubio, pars mitior est sequenda. In doubt, the milder course is to be followed. In dubio, seqendum quod tutius est. In doubt, the safer course is to be adopted. … [Read more...] about IN DUBIO

IN FACTO

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In fact; in deed. In facta dicit, in fact says. 1 Salk. 22, pi. L In facto quod se habet ad bonum et malum magis de bona quam de malo lex intendit. In an act or deed which admits of being considered as both good and bad, the law intends more from the good than from the bad; the law makes the more favorable construction. Co. Litt 78b. In favorabilibus magis attenditur quod … [Read more...] about IN FACTO