Among others; in a general clause; not by name, (notninatim.) A term applied in the civil law to clauses of disinheritance in a will. Inst. 2, 13, 1; Id. 2, 13, 3. … [Read more...] about INTER CAETEROS
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INTENDMENT OF LAW
The true meaning, the correct understanding or Intention of the law; a presumption or Inference made by the courts. Co. Litt 78. Common intendment. The natural and usual sense: the common meaning or understanding; the plain meaning of any writing as apparent on its face without straining or distorting the construction. … [Read more...] about INTENDMENT OF LAW
INTER CANEM ET LUPUM
Literally, between the dog and the wolf. Metaphorically, the twilight; because then the dog seeks his rest, and the wolf his prey. 3 Inst. 63. … [Read more...] about INTER CANEM ET LUPUM
INTANGIBLE PROPERTY
Used chiefly in the law of taxation, this term means such property as has no intrinsic and marketable value, but is merely the representative or evidence of value, such as certificates of stock, bonds, promissory notes, and franchises. See Western Union Tel. Co. v. Norman (C. C.) 77 Fed. 26. … [Read more...] about INTANGIBLE PROPERTY
INTEGER
Lat. Whole; untouched. Res Integra means a question which is new and undecided. 2 Kent Comm. 177. … [Read more...] about INTEGER