In Dorso
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
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.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
On the back, from which come indorse, indorsement. 2 Bla. Com. 468. In dorso recordi, on the back of the record. 5 Co. 45.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Ontheback. 2 Bl. Comm. 468; 2Steph. Comm. 164. In dorse recomii, on the back of therecord. 5 Coke, 45. Hence the English indorse, indorsement, etc. In dubiis, benigniora preferenda sunt, In doubiful cases, the more favorable views are to be preferred; the more liberal interpretation is to be followed. Dig. 50, 17, 563 2 Kent, Comm. 557. In dubiis, magis dignum est accipi- In dubiis, non presumitur pro testamento. Incases of doubt, the presumption is not in favor of awill. Branch, Prine. But see Cro. Car. 51.