Dem
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
An abbreviation for "demise"; Jackson ex dem. Wood v. Wood, Jackson on the demise of Wood, etc. 6 Cow. (N. Y.) 586.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Demise.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
An abbreviation for "demise;" e. g.. Doe dem. Smith, Doe, on the demise of Smith.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
An abbreviation for “demise;” ¢, g., Doe dem. Smith, Doe, on the demise of Smith.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
Eor demise, on the demise of. Demain,/r. 1. To-morrow., 2. Demesne.