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Non Consentit Qui Errat

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

He who errs does not consent. 1 Bouv. Inst, note 581; Bracton, 44. NON CONSTAT (Lat. it does not appear). Words frequently used, particularly in argument, to express dissatisfaction with the conclusions of the other party; as, it was moved in arrest of judgment that the declaration was not good, because non constat whether A. B. was seventeen years of age when the action was commenced. Swinb. pt. 4, § 22, p. 331. NON CULPABILIS (Lat.)

In pleading. Not guilty. It is usually abbreviated non cul. 16 Viner, Abr. 1; 2 Gabbett, Crim. Law, 317. NON DAMNIFICATUS (Lat. not Injured).

In pleading. A plea to an action of debt on a bond of indemnity, by which the defendant asserts that the plaintiff has received no damage. 1 Bos. & P. 640, note (a); 1 Taunt. 428; 1 Saund. 116, note 1; 2 Saund. 81; 7 Wentw. PI. 615, 616; 1 H. Bl. 253; 2 Lilly, Abr. 224; 14 Johns. (N. Y.) 177; 5 Johns. (N. Y.) 42; 20 Johns. (N. Y.) 158, 3 Cow. (N. Y.) 313; 10 Wheat. (U. S.) 396, 405; 3 Halst. (N. J.) 1.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

He does not consent who errs.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Bract. foL 44. He who mistakes does not consent.