In Spanish law. Everything done contrary to a duty or obligation assumed, as well as in opposition to the piety and affection dictated by nature. Escrlche. … [Read more...]
INSANITY
(A) See criminal insanity. (B) med. jur. A continued impetuosity of thought, which, for the time being a totally unfit man for judging and acting in relation to the matter in question, with the composure requisite for the maintenance of the social relations of life. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Imbecility. A more or less advanced decay and feebleness of the … [Read more...]
INNOCENT PARTY
A party that did not intend to be a part of the matter at hand. … [Read more...]
INOPS CONSILII
Lat. Destitute of counsel; without legal counsel. A term applied to the acts or condition of one acting without legal advice, as a testator drafting his own will. … [Read more...]
INSANITY DEFENSE
A claim by a defendant of a crime that the defendant was insane and unable to tell right from wrong at the time of commission of the crime and hence not be found guilty of committing the crime. … [Read more...]