Allegata Et Probata
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
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.