The name of a judgment rendered against a plaintiff for neglecting to prosecute his suit agreeably to law and the rules of the court. … [Read more...]

I was not present A reporter's note. T. Jones, 10. … [Read more...]

Latin: If, in the proceedings in an action at law, the plaintiff neglects to take any of those steps which he ought to take within the time prescribed by the practice of the court for that purpose, the defendant may enter judgment of non pro, against him, whereby it is adjudged that the plaintiff does not follow up (non prosequitur) his suit as he ought to do, and therefore the … [Read more...]

In English law. A clause of a charter of a municipal borough, whereby the borough is exempted from the jurisdiction ot the justices of the peace for the county. … [Read more...]

Latin: Not to disturb what is settled. A rule expressing the same principle as that of stare decisis, (q. v.) Non quod dictum est, sed quod factum est inspicitur. Not what is said, but what is done, is regarded. Co. Litt 36a. Non refert an quis assensum suum praefert verbis, ant rebus ipsis et factis. 10 Coke, 52. It matters not whether a man gives his assent by his words or by … [Read more...]