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Bono Et Malo

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

A special writ of jail delivery, which formerly issued of

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

For good or evil.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A special writ of jail delivery, which formerly issued of course for each particular prisoner. 4 Bla. Com. 270.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A special writ of jail delivery, which formerly issued of course for each partichlar prisoner. 4 Bl. Comm. 270.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

v. Be bono et malo.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A special writ of jail delivery, which formerly issued of course for each particular prisoner. 4 Bl. Comm. 270. Bonum defendentis ex integra causa; malum ex quolibet defectu. The success of a defendant depends on a perfect case; his loss arises from some defect. 11 Coke, 68a. Bonum necessarium extra terminos necessitatis non est bonum. A good thing required by necessity is not good beyond the limits of such necessity. Hob. 144.