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Judex datus

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

In Roman law. A judge given, that is, assigned or appointed, by the praetor to try a cause. JUDEX DEBET JUDICARE SECUNDUIVI allegata et probata. The judge ought to decide according to the allegations and the proofs. JUDEX DELEGATUS (Lat.)

In civil law. A delegated judge; a special judge.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A judge appointed to sit in a cause.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Roman law. A judge given, that is, assigned or appointed, by the prætor to try a cause.

Defined under Judex in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In Roman law. A judge given, that is, assigned or appointed, by the praetor to try a cause. Judex debet judicare secundum allegata et probata. The judge ought to decide according to the allegations and the proofs. Judex est lex loquens. A judge is the law speaking, [the mouth of the law.] 7 Coke, 4a.