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Latin, meaning He who does wrong when drunk must be punished when sober. … [Read more...] about QUI PECCAT EBRIUS LUAT SOBRIUS

In old English practice. A writ which lay for die grantee of a reversion or remainder, where the particular tenant would not attorn, for the purpose of compelling him. Termes de la Ley; Cowell. … [Read more...] about QUID JURIS CLAMAT

Latin, meaning He who is able and ought to forbit and does not, commands. … [Read more...] about QUI POTEST ET DEBET VETARE ET NON VETAT JUBET

What for what; something for something. Used in law for the giving one valuable thing for another. It is nothing more than the mutual consideration which passes between the parties to a contract, and which renders it valid and binding. Cowell. Quid sit Jus, et in quo conslstlt injuria, legis est dennire. What constitutes right, and what injury, it is the business of the law to … [Read more...] about QUID PRO QUO

Latin, meaning He who is prior in time is stronger in right. … [Read more...] about QUI PRIOR EST TEMPORE POTIOR EST JURE