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In Generalibus Versatur Error

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

Error dwells in general expressions. 3 Sumn. (U. S.) 290. restored in genere, as distinguished from those which must be returned in specie, or specifically, are called fungibles. Kaufm. Mackeld. Civ. Law, § 148, note. Heinec. Elem. Jur. Civ. § 619, defines genus as what the philosophers call "species," viz., a kind. See Dig. 12. 1. 2. 1. IN GENERE QUICUNQUE ALIQUID Dlcit, sive actor sive reus, necesse est ut probat. In general, whoever says anything, whether plaintiff or defendant, must prove it. Best, Ev. 294, § 252. IN GREMIO LEGIS (Lat. in the bosom of the law). This is a figurative expression, by which is meant that the subject is under the protection of the law; as, where land is in ab,eyance.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Error thrives upon general terms. See 1 Cush. (Mass.) 292.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Error dwells In general expressions. Pitman v. Hooper, 3 Sumn. 290, Fed. Cas. No. 11,186; Underwood v. Carney, 1 Cush. (Mass.) 292.