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pleading. The same as non est factum, a plea by which the defendant asserts that the deed declared upon is not his deed. NIGHT. That space of time during which the sun is below the horizon of the earth, except, that short space which precedes its rising and follows its setting, during which, by its light, the countenance of a man may be discerned. … [Read more...] about NIENT LE FAIT

This word is frequently used in legal proceedings to denote that something has been done, which is to be valid unless something else Shall be done within a certain time to defeat it. For example, an order may be made that if on the day appointed to show cause, none be shown, an injunction will be dissolved of course, on motion, and production of an affidavit of service of the … [Read more...] about NISI

A clause in an agreement providing a potential purchaser with the exclusive right to negotiate to complete a deal and where the seller cannot make efforts to offer or negotiate the sale with a third party. … [Read more...] about NO SHOP CLAUSE

The black book or register in the exchequer; chartularles of abbeys, cathedrals, etc. … [Read more...] about NIGER LEBER

These words, which signify 'unless before,' are the name of a court. The name originated as follows: Formerly, an action was triable only in the court where it was brought. But, it was provided by Magna Charta, in ease of the subject, that assises of novel disseisin and mort d'ancestor (then the most usual remedies,) should thenceforward instead of being tried at Westminster, … [Read more...] about NISI PRIUS