in fieri
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 270 U.S. 611 - Chicago Ry Co v. Schendel Same · 1926Most cited · 652 citing opinions
The proceeding being still in fieri when the Minnesota case was tried and determined, the doctrine of res judicata is not applicable. There must be a final judgment.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
In being done; incomplete.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In being made; in process of formation or development; hence, incomplete or inchoate. Legal proceedings are described as in fieri until judgment is entered.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In being made; in process of formation or development; hence, inconiplete or inchoate. Legal proceedings are de scribed as in fieré until judgment is entered,