In his enim quce aunt favorabilia animas, quam vie runt damnoaa rebus, fiat aliquando extentio statuti. In things that are favorable to the spirit, though injurious to property, an extension of the statute should sometimes be made. 10 Co. 101.
In his quce de jure communi omnibus conceduntur, consuetudo alicujus patrice vel loci non eat al leganda. In those things which by common right are conceded to all, the custom of a particular country or place is not to lid alleged. 11 Co. 85.
In judiciis minori cetati succurritur. In judicial proceedings infancy is favored. Jenk. Cent 46.
In Judi(*) non creditur nisi juratis. In law, no one is credited unless he is sworn. Cro. Car. 64. In jure non remota causa, sed proxima, spectatur. In law, the proximate and not the remote cause is to be looked to. Bacon, Max. Reg. 1 ; Broom, Max. 216, 228, 853, a. ; 12 Mass. 234 ; 12 Mete. (Mass.) 387. See 2 Pars. Con. 455; CAUSA PROXIMA NON RE MOTA SPECTATOR.
In majore summa continetur minor. In the greater sum is contained the less. 5 Co. 115.
In maZeficiis voluntas spectatur non exitus. In offences, the intention is regarded, not the event. Dig. 48. 8. 14 ; Bacon, Max. Reg. 7 ; Broom, Max. 324.
In maleticio ratihabitio mandato comparator. In a tort, ratification is equivalent to authority. Dig. 50. 17. 152. 2.
In maxima potentia minima Zicentia. In the greatest power there is the least liberty. Hob. 159. In mercibus illicitis non sit commercium. There should be no commerce in illicit goods. 3 Kent 262, n In novo case novum remedium apponendsem eat. In a new state of facts a new legal remedy must be applied. 2 Inst. 3.
In obaeuris inspioi, solere quod verisimilius est, aut quod plerumque fieri solet. Where there is ob scurity, we usually regard what is probable or what Is generally done. Dig. 50. 17. 114.
/23 obscuris quod minimum est segisimur. In ob scure cases, we follow that which is least so. Dig. 50. 17. 9.
in odium spoZiatoris omnia prcesumuntur. All things are presumed against a wrongdoer. Broom, Max. 939 ; 1 Vern. 19 ; 1 P. Wms. 731; 1 Ch. Cue. 292. In omni action ubi duce concurrunt districtiones, videlicet in rem et in personam, ills districtio te nenda est quce magis timetur et magis ligat. In
every action where two distresses concur, that is in rem and in personam, that is to be chosen which is most dreaded, and which binds most firmly. Bract. 372 ; Fleta, 1. 6, c. 14, § 28.
In omni re nascitur res quce ipsam rem exter minat. In every thing, the thing is born which de stroys the thing itself. 2 Inst. 15.
In omnibus contractibus, sive nominatis sive in nominatis, permutatio continetur. In every con tract, whether nominate or innominate, there is implied an exchange, i. e. a consideration.
In omnibus obligationibus, in quibus dies non ponitur, prcesenti die debetur. In all obligations, when no time is fixed for the performance, the thing is due immediately. Dig. 50. 17. 14. • In omnibus pcenalibus judiciia, et cetati et impru dentice succurritur. In. all trials for penal offences, allowance is made for youth and lack of discretion. Dig. 50. 17. 108 ; Broom, Max. 314.
In omnibus quidem maxime tamen in jure cequitas spectanda sit. In 'all' affairs indeed, but princi pally in those which concern the administration of justice, equity should he regarded. Dig. 60. 17. 90. In pari causa possessor potion !abed debet. When two parties have equal rights, the advantage is al ways in favor of the possessor. Dig. 60. 17. 128; Broom, Max. 714.
In pari causa potion est conditio possidentis. When two parties have equal rights, the advantage is in favor of the one having 'possession.
In pari delicto metier est conditio possidentis. When the parties are equally in the wrong, the con dition of the possessor is better. 11 Wheat. (U. S.) 258, 6 L. Ed. 468; 3 Cra. (U. S.) 244, 2 L. Ed. Cowp. 341 ; Broom, Max. 325 ; 4 Bouv. Inst. n. 3724. In pari delicto potior est conditio defendentis (et possidentis). Where both parties are equally in fault, the condition of the defendant is preferable. L. R. 7 Ch. 473 ; 11 Mass. 376; 101 Mass. 150 ; Broom, Max. 290, 721; 38 Fed. 191.
In pcenalibus causis benignius interpretandum, est. In penal cases, the more favorable interpretation is to be made. Dig. 50. 17. 155. 2 ; Plowd. 86 b; 2 Hale, P. C. 255.