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Latin term meaning for one's self and used in some states to refer to a person who handles or litigates their own case. Other states use the term pro se. Laypersons (non-lawyers) who file legal papes are expected to include the term in pro per at the bottom of the heading on the front page of their papers. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
To the extent of his power or ability. Bract, fol. 109. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
As a possessor1; by title of a possessor. Dig. 41, 5. See Id. 5, 3, 13. Pro possessore babetur qui dolo in-Jmriave desiit possidere. He is esteemed a possessor whose possession has been disturbed by fraud or injury. Off. Exec. 106. … [Read more...]
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For the plaintiff; usually abbreviated, pro quer. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Proportionately; according to a certain rate, percentage, or proportion. Thus, the creditors (of the same class) of an insolvent estate are to be paid pro rata; that is, each is to receive a dividend bearing the same ratio to the whole amount of his claim that the aggregate of assets bears to the aggregate of debts. … [Read more...]