pleading No wrong. 2. This is a plea to a real action, by which the defendant denies that he committed any wrong. It is a species of general issue. … [Read more...] about NUL TORT
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NULLUM TEMPUS ACT
In English law. A name given to the statute 3 Geo. III. c. 16, because that act, in contravention of the maxim "Nullum tempus occurrit regi," (no lapse of time bars the king,) limited the crown's right to sue, etc.» to the period of sixty years. Nullum tempus aut locus occurrit regi. No time or place affects the king. 2 Inst. 273; Jenk. Cent. 83; Broom, Max. 65. Nullum tempus … [Read more...] about NULLUM TEMPUS ACT
NUCES COLLIGERE
Latin: To collect nuts. This was formerly onef of the works or services imposed by lords upon their inferior tenants. Paroch. Antiq. 495. Nuda paotio oblinationem aos parlt. A naked agreement i.e., without consideration] does not beget an obligation. Dig. 2, 14, 7, 4; Broom, Max. 746. … [Read more...] about NUCES COLLIGERE
NUDA PATIENTIA
Lat. Mere sufferance. … [Read more...] about NUDA PATIENTIA
NUDA POSSESSIO
Lat. Bare or mere possession. Nuda ratio ot nnda paotio non ligant. aliquem debitor em. Naked reason and. naked promise do not bind , any debtor. Fleta, L 2, c 60, … [Read more...] about NUDA POSSESSIO