Non tenuit
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
He did not hold.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Lat He did not hold. This is the name of a plea in bar in replevin, by which the plaintiff alleges that he did not hold in manner and form as averred, being given in answer to an avowry for rent in arrear. See Rose. Real Act. 638.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Lat. Hedid not hold. This is the name of a plea in bar in replevin, by which the plaintiff alleges that he did not hold in manner and form as averred, being given in answer to an avowry for rent in arrear, See Rosc. heal Act. 638.