Latin: In the civil law. The name of an action given to one who had contracted with a son or slave, by order of the father or master, to compel such father or master to stand to the agreement Halifax, Civil Law, b. 3, c. 2, no. 3; Inst 4, 7, 1. Quod jussu alterius solvitur pro eo est quasi ipai solntnm esset. That which is paid by the order of another is the same as though it … [Read more...]

Lat. With what intention or motive. Used sometimes as a substantive, in lieu of the single word "animus" design or motive. "The quo animo is the real subject of inquiry. The intent; the mind with which a thing has been done; as, the quo animo with which the words were spoken may be shown by the proof of conversations of the defendant relating to the original defamation. 19 … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning What is necessarily understood is not wanting. … [Read more...]

Lat. In old English practice. A writ which lay for one that had land in which another claimed common, to compel the latter to show by what title he claimed it Cowell; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 128, F. Quo ligatnr, eo dissolvitur. 2 Rolle, 21. By the same mode by which a thing is bound, by that is it released. … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning What necessity forces it justifies. … [Read more...]