In Alio Loco
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
See "Cepit in Alio Loco." IN ALTA PRODITIONE NULLUS POtest esse accessorius sed principalis solummodo. In high treason, no one can be an accessary, but only principal. 3 Inst. 138. IN ALTERNATIVIS ELECTIO EST DEbitoris. In alternatives, the debtor has the election. IN AMBIGUA VOCE LEGIS EA POTIUS acclpienda est significatio, quae vitio caret; praesertim cum etiam voluntas legis ex hoc colllgl posslt. When obscurities, ambiguities, or faults of expression render the meaning of an enactment doubtful, that interpretation shall be preferred which is most consonant to equity, especially where it is in conformity with the general design of the legislatura Dig. 1. 3. 19; Broom, Leg. Max.. (3d London Ed.) 513; Bac. Max. reg. 3; 2 Inst. 173. IN AMBIGUIS CASIBUS SEMPER praesumltur pro rege. In doubtful cases, the presumption is always in favor of the king. IN AMBIGUIS ORATIONIBUS MAXIME sententia spectanda est ejus qui eas protulisset. When there are ambiguous expressions, the intention of him who uses them is especially to be regarded. This maxim of Roman law was confined to wills. Dig. 50. 17. 96; Broom, Leg. Max. (3d London Ed.) 506.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
See Cepit in Alio Loco.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
In another lace. Vide Cepit in alio loco.