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Ob contingentiam

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Because of connection or relationship.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

On account of connection; by reason of similarity. In Scotch law, this phrase expresses a ground for the consolidation of actions.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

On account a _ of connection; by reason of similarity. In Scotch law, this phrase expresses a ground for the consolidation of actions.