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...] about NON ASSUMPSIT
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NON DEDIT
Lat. In pleading. He did not grant. The general issue in formedon. … [Read more...] about NON DEDIT
NON ASSUMPSIT INFRA SEX ANNOS
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...] about NON ASSUMPSIT INFRA SEX ANNOS
NON DEFINITUR IN JURE QUID SIT CONATUS
Latin, meaning What an attempt is, is not defined in law. … [Read more...] about NON DEFINITUR IN JURE QUID SIT CONATUS
NON BIS IN IDEM
Not twice for the samethat is, a man shall not be twice tried for the same crime. This maxim of the civil law (Code, 9, 2, 9, 11) expresses the same principle as the familiar rule of our law that a man shall not be twice "put in jeopardy" for the same offense. … [Read more...] about NON BIS IN IDEM