In Dorso
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary · Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
On the back.
2 Bl. Comm. 468; 2 Steph. Comm. 164.
In dorso reeordi, on the back of the record.
5 Coke, 45, Hence the English "indorse," "indorsement," etc.
IN DUB I IS (Lat.) In doubtful cases; in matters Or cases of doubt. IN DUBIIS BENIGNIORA PRAEFEREN da sunt. In doubtful matters, the more far vorable are to be preferred.
Dig. 50. 17. 56; 2 Kent, Comm. 557.
IN DUBIIS MAGIS DIGNUM EST ACCIPlendum. In doubtful cases, the more worthy is to be taken. Branch, Princ. IN DUBIIS NON PRAESUMITUR PRO testamento. In doubtful cases, there is no presumption in favor of the will.
Cro. Car. 61.
IN DUB 10 (Lat.) In doubt; in a state of uncertainty; in a doubtful case. IN DUBIO HAEC LEGIS CONSTRUCTIO quam verba ostendunt. In a doubtful case, that is the construction of the law which the words indicate. IN DUBIO PARS MELIOR EST SEQUENda. In doubt, the gentler course is to be followed. IN DUBIO SEQUENDUM QUOD TUTIUS est. In doubt, the safer course is to be adopted.