custodia legis
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 83 U.S. 203 - Davis v. Gray · 1872Most cited · 501 citing opinions
Money or property in his hands is in custodia legis.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
In the custody of the law.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In the custody of the law. Stockwell v. Robinson, 9 Houst. (Del.) 313, 32 Atl. 528.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In the custody of the law.