Ob Continentiam Delicti

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

On account of contiguity to the offense; a ground for extending the operation of a decree of maritime condemnation. Thus, a cargo of a vessel condemned for carrying dispatches for the enemy may be condemned ob continentiam delicti. 6 Rob. Adm. 440. 08 CONTINGENTIAM.

In Scotch law. On account of connection; by reason of similarity. A ground for the consolidation of actions. 7 Bell, App. Cas. 163.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Because of connection with the tort or crime.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

On acoount of contiguity to the offense, i. e., being contaminated by conjunction with something illegal. For example, the cargo of a vessel, though not contraband or unlawful, may be condemned in admiralty, along with the vessel, when the vessel has been engaged in some service which renders her liable to seizure and confiscation. The cargo is then said to be condemned ob continentiam delicti, because found in company with an unlawful service. See 1 Kent, Comm. 152.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

ee. On account of contiguity to the offense, z. ¢., being contaminated by conjunction with something illegal. For example, the cargo of a vessel, though not contraband or unlawful, may be condemned in admiralty, along with the vessel, when the vessel has been engaged in some service which renders her liabic to seizure and confiseation. The cargo is then said to be condemned ob continentiam delicti, because found in company with an unlawful service. See 1 Kent, Comm. 152.