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Lat. In English practice. A writ which issues to restrain a person from leaving the kingdom. It was formerly used for political purposes, but is now only resorted to in equity when the defendant is about to leave the kingdom; it is only in cases where the intention of the party to leave can be shown that the writ is granted. … [Read more...] about NE EXEAT REGNO

L. Fr. In pleading. The name of a plea in an action of account-render, by which the defendant denies that he ever was receiver of the plaintiff. 12 Vin. Abr. 183. … [Read more...] about NE UNQUES SON RECEIVER

Scotch law. When the husband or wife continues, after the decease of his or her companion in possession of the decedent's goods, for their preservation. … [Read more...] about NECESSARY INTROMISSION

Lat. In American practice. A writ similar to that of ne exeat regno, (q., v.,) available to the plaintiff in a civil suit, under some circumstances, when the defendant is about to leave the state. … [Read more...] about NE EXEAT REPUBLICA

Latin: It must not be altered. A phrase sometimes written by a notary upon a bill or note, for the purpose of establishing its identity, which, however, does not affect its negotiability. Fleckner v. Bank, of United States, 8 Wheat. 338, 5 L. Ed. 68L … [Read more...] about NE VARIETUR