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The term “inquiry notice date” means the date the notice with respect to a church tax inquiry is provided under subsection (a).
An inquisition; an inquest.
- Inquisitiondefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Bouvier (1839)
In practice. An examination of certain facts by a jury impanelled by the sheriff for the purpose. The instrument of writing on which their decision is made is also called an inquis
See Inquisitio. Inquisition of lunacy. See Lunacy.
Same as Inquest of office. See 29 Am. Dec. 233, note.
A quasi-judicial examination into the sanity or insanity of a given person, ordered by a court having jurisdiction, on a proper application and sufficient preliminary showing of fa
A coroner’s inquest. See Coroner . Also, an inquest of office held when a tenant in chivalry died. See Inquest of office.
A designation of sheriffs, coroners super visum, corporis, and the like, who have power to inquire into certain mat- In Ecclesiastical Law. The name of an officer who is authorized
IN EO DE Jure est puniendus. In whatever thing one offends, in that he is rightfully to be punished. Co. Litt. 233b. IN RE (Lat.) In the matter; as in re A. B., in the matter of A.
In that wherein one has offended, he may be punished by the law.
In the matter; in the transaction.
In another’s affair, or property.
In matters; in transactions.
- In rebus manifestis, errat qui anthoritates legum allegat; quia perspicue vera non snnt probandadefined inBlack's (1910)
In clear cases, he mistakes who cites legal authorities; for obvious truths are not to be proved. 5 Coke, 67a. Applied to cases too plain to require the support of authority; "beca
- In rebus manifestis, errat qui auctoritates legum allegat; quia perspicua vera non sunt probandadefined inBallentine's (1916)
He errs who cites authority of law in things which are manifest, because plain truths do not need to be proved.
- In rebus quae sunt favorabilia animae, quamvis sunt damnosa rebus, fiat aliquando extensio statutidefined inBallentine's (1916)
In matters wherein the intent is good although there is damage to property, there should be some stretching of the statute.
- In rebus quæ sunt favorabilia animae, quamvis snnt damnosa rebns, fiat aliquando extensio statntidefined inBlack's (1910)
10 Coke, 101. In things that are favorable to the spirit, though injurious to things, an extension of a statute should sometimes be made.
- In re communi neminem dominorum jure facere quicquam, invito altero, possedefined inBallentine's (1916)Black's (1910)
No one of the owners of common property can exercise any dominion over it against the will of another.
In relation to property held in common, the position of the one who holds back (the conservative partner) is the more favorable.
- In re dnbia, benigniorem interpretationem sequi, non minus justius est quam tutiusdefined inBlack's (1910)
In a doubtful matter, to follow the more liberal interpretation is not less the juster than the safer course. Dig. 50, 17, 192, 1.
In a doubtful matter, the denial or negative is to be understood, [or regarded,] rather than the affirmative, Godb. 37.
- In re dubia, benigniorem interpretationem sequi, non minis justius est quam tutiusdefined inBallentine's (1916)
In a doubtful matter to follow a more liberal construction is not less the more just than it is the more safe.
In a doubtful matter the negative rather than the affirmative is to be understood.
The term “in-region State” means a State in which a Bell operating company or any of its affiliates was authorized to provide wireline telephone exchange service pursuant to the re
with reference to or as regards.
TESTES LUPANAres admittentur. In a matter concerning a brothel, prostitutes are admitted as witnesses. 6 Barb. (N. Y.) 320, 324.
In the matter of a brothel, the inmates are received as witnesses. See 6 Barb. (N. Y.) 320.
It has been said that the Court of Admiralty acts in rem, that is, only to make the objects of dispute responsible.
- In rem actio est per quam rem nostram quæ ab alio possidetur petimns, et semper adversns enm est qui rem possidetdefined inBlack's (1910)
The action in rem Is tbat by which we seek our property which is possessed by another, and is always against him who possesses the property. Dig. 44, 7, 25; Bract fol. 102.
- In rem actio est per quam rem nostram quae ab alio possidetur petimus, et semper adversus eum est qui rem possidetdefined inBallentine's (1916)
An action in rem is one by means of which we seek our property in the hands of another, and is always against him who holds possession of the property.
An estoppel; a bar; the act of a ^^an by which he has confessed a matter or thing which he can no longer deny. For example, the sheriff is concluded by his return to a writ, and th
Such a power reposes in any court charged with custody of property. It is an in rem jurisdiction springing from possession of the property which is necessary in order that the cour
It is the opinion of the Court, that the libel is too imperfectly drawn, to found a sentence of condemnation thereon. . . . An information in rem ought to be as precise and formal
if two suits pending, one in a state and the other in a federal court, are in rem or quasi in rem, so that the court or its officer must have possession or control of the property
on a proceeding to sell the real estate of an indebted intestate, there are no adversary parties, the proceeding is in rem, the administrator represents the land; they are analogou
An exception has been made in cases where a court has custody of property, that is, proceedings in rem or quasi in rem. In such cases this Court has said that the state or federal
In his own business.
Used in one's business, or to his advantage.
A thing in a manor is said to lie in render when it must be rendered or given by the tenant, e. g., rent; to lie in prender, when it may be taken by the lord or his officer when it
POTIOREM CAUSAM ESSE prohlbentis constat. Where a thing is owned in common, it is agreed that the cause of him prohibiting its use is the stronger. Dig. 10. 3. 28; 3 Kent, Comm. 45
In a thing equally shared [by several] it ls clear that the party refusing [to permit the use of it] has the batter cause. Dig. 10, 3, 28. A maxim applied to partnerships, where on
In a matter of equal rights the cause of him who is seeking to prohibit is held the stronger. See 16 Johns. (N. Y.) 438.
In one’s own business.
It is extremely unjust that any one shouid be judge in his own cause.
It is most unfair for anyone to assign to himself the privilege of deciding his own case.
In a state the laws of war are to be especially upheld. 2 Inst 58.
In the state the laws of war are to be especially observed. See 8 Allen (Mass.), 484.
In the nature of things.
The terms "in reserve" and "in service" have the meanings applicable to those terms under section 8663 and sections 8674 through 8678 of title 10 and regulation
NON IN POENAM, haeres succedit. The heir suceeds to the restitution, not the penalty. 2 Inst. 198. IN RESTITUTIONIBUS BENIGNISSIMA Interpretatio facienda est. The most favorable co
The heir succeeds to the restitution, not to the penalty. An heir may be compelled to make restitution of a sum unlawfully appropriated by the ancestor, but is not answerable crimi
An heir succeeds to a restitution, not to a penalty.
- In restitutionibus benignissima interpretatio facienda estdefined inBallentine's (1916)Black's (1910)
In restitutions the most liberal construction is adopted.
In a quarrel.
(Law Lat.) In or by robbery. Bract, fol. 146b. IN SATISFACTIONIBUS NON PERMITtitur amplius fieri quam seme! factum est. In payments, more must not be received than has. been receiv
or ENROLLMENT (Law Lat. irrotulatio). The act of putting upon a roll. Formerly, the record of a suit was kept on skins of parchment, which, best to preserve them, were kept upon a
Same as Enroll.
Same as Enrollment.
ENROLMENT (Law Lat. irrotulatio). The act of putting upon a roll. Formerly; the record of a suit was kept' on skins of parchment, which, best to preserve them, were kept upon a rol
A servitude which carried the right of driving animals and vehicles across the lands of another. It included also the iter, or right of passing across on foot or on horseback. In E
Mentally unsound; mad; deranged. See 13 Mich. 427, 87 Am. Dec. 774.
Belief of facts which no reasonable person would have believed. See 63 Am. St. Rep. 83, note.
- insanitydefined inCase LawBallentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Bouvier (1839)
either the lack of substantial capacity to conform one's conduct to the requirements of the law or the lack of substantial capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of one's acts.
I. Insane; deranged; mad. Insanus [est] qui, abjecta ratione, omnia cum impetu et fnrore facit: an insane person is one who, having lost reason, does every thing with violence and
ABJECTA RAtione, omnia cum impetu et furore facit. He is insane who, reason being thrown away, does everjrthing with violence and rage. 4 Coke, 128.
He is insane who, reason being thrown away, does everything with violence and rage. 4 Coke, 128.
One is insane who, casting reason aside, does everything in violence and fury.
In payments, more must not be received than has been received once for all. 9 Coke, 53.
- In satisfactionibus non permittitur amplius fieri quam semel factum estdefined inBallentine's (1916)
In settlements more should not be paid than was paid once for all.
A pecuniary satisfac-
In the exchequer.
The term “in-school youth” means a youth described in section 3164(a)(1)(C) of this title . / In this section, the term “in-school youth” means an individual who is— (i) attending
The act of reading over a witness' deposition, in order that he may adhere to it or correct it, at his choice. The same as recolement (q. v.) in the French law. 2 Benth. Ev. bk. 3,
In the Roman law. To subscribe an accusation. The subscriber was bound to substantiate his charge, or suffer the penalty appropriate to such charge. Calv. Lex. INSCRIPTIO (Lat.) In
Among the judge’s notes, i. e., not in the record.
A written accusation of crime; an accuser’s consent to suffer the penalty prescribed for the crime he charges against the accused, in case of the latter’s acquittal.
- inscriptiondefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Bouvier (1839)
It declares that the inscription preserves such evidence for ten years, and that its effect ceases if not renewed before the expiration of that period. It is the effect of the insc
The name given by the old English law to any written Instrument by which anything was granted. Blount.
The term “insect” means any of the numerous small invertebrate animals generally having the body more or less obviously segmented, for the most part belonging to the class insecta,
- Insensibledefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)
In pleading. That which is unintelligible is said to be insensible. Steph. PI. 378.
In severalty.
The term “in service” means— (A) any time from the beginning of preflight preparation of an aircraft by ground personnel or by the crew for a specific flight until 24 hours after a
Expresses that the judge is on the bench in the discharge of judicial functions and that the court term has not yet adjourned. See 5 N. D. 487, 57 Am. St. Rep. 568, 67 N. W. 590.
In old records. An inditch ; an interior ditch ; one made within another, for greater sechrity. Speiman.
The term “in-shell pecan” means a pecan that has a shell that has not been removed.
The term “insider” includes— (A) if the debtor is an individual— (i) relative of the debtor or of a general partner of the debtor; (ii) partnership in which the debtor is a general
See "Gambling Contract." INSIDIATORES VIARUM (Lat.) Persons who lie in wait in order to commit some felony or other misdemeanor. INSIIVIUL (Lat.) Together; jointly. Towns PL 44. IN
Lat. In old English law. A lying in wait. Insidiatio viarum: a lying in wait for one on the highway. Insidiatores viarum: waylayers.
A way layer; a traitor.
Highwaymen.
Coats of arms; emblems of rank.
An evil counsellor. Cowell.
Bad counsel.
Dealing with the subject matter of the same kind. IN SIMPLICI PEREGRINATIONS (Lat.) In simple pilgrimage. Bracton, fol. 338. A phrase in the old law of essoins. See "In Generali Pa
In simple pilgrimage.
At the same time; together; jointly.
They had accounted together, the name of one of the common counts in an action based on an account stated. See 10 Pa. St. 320, 51 Am. Dec. 486. See, also, Common counts and Account
They accounted together. The name of the count in assumpsit upon an account stated ; it being averred that the parties had settled their accounts together, and defendant engaged to
In old English practice. The name of a species of the writ of formedon in the descender, which lay for a cotenant against a stranger.
In Spanish law. The presentation of a public document to a competent judge', in order to obtain his approbation and sanction of the same, and thereby giving it judicial authenticit