In doubtful cases, the presumption always is in behalf of the crown.
An ambiguous answer is to be taken against (is not to be construed in favor of) him who offers it.
Latin. "It is added to." The term additur refers to the process by which a trial judge adds to a…
Latin for "one after another." Examples: "The Court will address plaintiff's arguments ad seriatim."
Roman Law. The perfect conveyance or transfer of property from one Roman citizen to another. This term gave place to…
Latin. "From the beginning of the world to this day."
Latin. "from the beginning" Examples: "A contract without consideration is invalid ab initio." "A bigamous marriage is void ab initio."
Latin. "You must not vary the words of a statute." "From the words of the law there must be no…
Latin. From the cause to the effect. A Latin term of logic that is used to denote that when one…
The term "a fortiori" is a Latin term that means "with a stronger reason," "all the more reason," "even more…
Latin for "from the absurd" "Ab absurdo" or "argumentum ab absurdo" are Latin phrases that refer to an assertion that…