Latin, meaning Public rights are to be preferred to private rights. … [Read more...] about JURA PUBLICA ANTEFERENDA PRIVATIS JURIBUS
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JUMPING BAIL
To fail to appear in court despite having posted bail. … [Read more...] about JUMPING BAIL
JURA RERUM
The rights which a man may acquire in and to such external things as are unconnected with. his person, are called jura rerum. 2 Bl. Com. 1. … [Read more...] about JURA RERUM
JUNCARIA
In old English law. The soil where rushes grow. Co. Litt 5a; Cowell Juncta juvant. United they aid. A portion of the maxim, "Qua non valeant singula juncta juvant," (q. v.,) frequently cited. 8 Man. & G. 99. … [Read more...] about JUNCARIA
JURA SUMMA IMPERII
Rights of sovereignty or supreme dominion. … [Read more...] about JURA SUMMA IMPERII
