in invitum
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 303 U.S. 245 - McCollum v. Hamilton National Bank · 1938Most cited · 170 citing opinions
liability for the usury penalty does not arise in contract but is laid in invitum as a disciplinary measure; the penalty is imposed by operation of law against the will of the party, not as a debt arising from agreement
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Against one unwilling.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Against an unwilling party; against one not assenting. A term applied to proceedings against an adverse party, to which he does not consent.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Against an unwilling party; against one not assenting. A term applied to proceedings against an adverse party, to which he does not consent.