De melioribus damnis
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
For better damages; the plaintiff’s election to proceed against one defendant, having dismissed the others.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Of OT for the batter damages. A term used in practice to denote the election by a plaintiff against which of several defendants (where the damages have been assessed separately) he will take judgment 1 Arch. Pr. K. B. 219; Knickerbacker v. Colver, 8 Cow. (N. Y.) 111.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. Of, or for the better damages. A term used in practice to denote the election by a plaintiff against which of several defendants (where the damages have been assessed separately,) he will take judgment. 1 Arch, Pr. 219. 8 Cowm'sR, 111.