TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
By this term is understood that period of life from the birth till the arrival of twenty-one years. In another sense it means under the proper age to be of ability to do a particular thing; as, when non age is applied to one under the age of fourteen, who is unable to marry. NON ASSUMPSIT, pleading. The general issue in trespass on the case, in the species of assumpsit. Its … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Latin, meaning He is not deceived who knows that he is deceived. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The general issue in the action of assumpsit; being a plea by which the defendant avers that "he did not undertake" or promise as alleged. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Lat. In pleading. He did not grant. The general issue in formedon. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
He did not undertake within six years. The name of the plea of the statute of limitations, in the action of assumpsit. Non andltur perire volons. He who is desirous to perish is not heard. Best, Ev. 423, … [Read more...]