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Notwithstanding the verdict. See Judgment non obstante veredicto.
English practice. The name of a writ directed to the sheriff Where the bailiff of a liberty or franchise, who has the return of writs,... more
NON PROS, or NON PROSEQUITUR.
The name of a judgment rendered against a plaintiff for neglecting to prosecute his suit agreeably to law and the rules of the court. Vide... more
eccles. law. The absence of spiritual persons from their benefices.
The name of a plea to an action of debt or a bond to perform an award, by which the defendant pleads that he did... more
NON SUM INFORMATUS,
pleading. I am not informed. Vide lnformatus non SUM.
NON TENENT INSIMUL,
pleadings. A plea to an action in partition, by which the defendant denies that he holds the property, which is the subject of the... more
He did not hold. The name of a plea in bar in replevin, when the plaintiff has avowed for rent arrear, by which the... more
pleading. A plea in a real action, by which the defendant asserted, that he did not hold the land, or at least some part of... more
The vacation between two terms of a court.
ce of the use for twenty years affords presumption of the extinguishment of the right, in favor of some others adverse right. 5 Whart. Rep.... more
construction. That which in a written agreement or will is unintelligible.
2. It is a rule of law that an instrument shall... more
The name of a judgment given against a plaintiff, when be is unable to prove his case, or when he refuses or neglects to proceed... more
ded, that nothing herein contained shall extend to officers, in the militia or justices of the peace. The 31st section of the constitution provides that... more
civil law. Persons who have the management and care of hospitals for paupers. Clef Lois Rom. mot Administrateurs.
These words are endorsed ou a bill of indictment by a grand jury,.when they have not sufficient evidence to find a true bill; the... more
ory in the defendant, or a person under whom he claims, may be given in evidence under it, which matters show, prima facie, that the... more
A plea sometimes used in actions of trover, when the defendant was not possessed of the goods at the commencement of the action. 3... more
NOTARY or NOTARY PUBLIC.
An officer appointed by the executive, or other appointing power, under the laws of different states.
2. Their duties are generally... more
estates, conv., practice. The fourth part of a fine of lands: it is an abstract of the writ of covenant and concord, and is only... more