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Allegata et probata

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Matters alleged and matters proved; pleadings and proof.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat Things alleged and proved. The allegations made by a party to a suit, and the proof adduced in their support.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Lat. Things alleged and proved. ‘fhe allegations made by a party to a suit, and the proof adduced in their support. Allegatio contra factum non est admittenda. An allegation contrary to the deed (or fact) is not admissible.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. Things alleged, and things proved; allegations and proofs. It is a general rule of evidence that the allegata and probata must agree. A party is not allowed to state one case, and make out a different one by proof. Baldwin, J., 10 Peters' R. 177, 209. 1 GreenL on Evid. § 51. Story, J., 2 Sumner's R. 206, 209. The cause must stand before the court to be heard secundum allegata et probata. Id. ibid.