Memoria Non Existet
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
From time of which memory to the contrary does not exist. A verbis legis non est recedandum., From the words of the liw there must be no departure.
5 Coke, 119; Wing. Max. 25.
A court is not at liberty to disregard the express letter ofa stalute, in favor of a supposed intention.
1 Steph. Comm. 71; Broom, Max, 268.;