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Nisi

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

This word is used in legal proceedings that something has been is to be valid unless shall be done within a to defeat it. For example, may be made that if on pointed to show cause, none an injunction will be course, on motion, and an affidavit of service of This is called an order nisi. 547; under the compulsory tion law of Pennsylvania, ing of the award, judgment to be entered; which be as valid as if it had been on the verdict of a jury, appeal be entered within required by the law.