in extremis
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 76 U.S. 634 - City of Paris · 1869Most cited · 35 citing opinions
The acts complained of were done in the excitement of the moment, and in extremis. Whether they were wise it is not material to inquire. If unwise, they were errors and not faults. In such cases the law in its wisdom gives absolution.
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