in extremis
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 76 U.S. 634 - City of Paris · 1869Most cited · 35 citing opinions
The acts complained of were done in the excitement of the moment, and in extremis. Whether they were wise it is not material to inquire. If unwise, they were errors and not faults. In such cases the law in its wisdom gives absolution.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Near death; about to die. See 7 Johns. (N. Y.) 95.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In extremity; in the last extremity; in the last illness. 2 Bl. Comm. 375, 500; Prince v. Hazleton, 20 Johns. (N. Y.) 502, 11 Am. Dec. 307. Agens in extremis, being in extremity. Bract, fol. 373b. Declarations in extremis, dying declarations. 1 Greenl. Ev. § 156; Wilson v. Boerem, 15 Johns. (N. Y.) 286.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In extremity; in the last extremity; in the last illness. 20Johns. 502; 2 Bl. Comm. 375, 500. Agens in extrvemis, being in extremity. Bract. fol. 3730. Declarations in extremis, dying declarations. 15 Johns. 286; 1 Greenl. Ev. § 156.