In consimili cant, consimile debet esse remedium. In similar cases, the remedy should be similar. Hardr. 66.
In consuetudinibus non diuturnitas temporis sed soliditas rations est consideranda. In customs, not the length of time but the strength of the reason should be considered. Co. Litt. 141.
In contractibus, benigna; in testamentis, benig nior; in restitutionibus, benignissima interpretattio facienda est. In' contracts, the interpretation or construction should be liberal ; in wills, more lib eral; in restitutions, most liberal. Co. Litt. 112 a. In contractibus tacite insunt qua: sunt monis et consuetudinis. In contracts, those things which are of custom and usage are tacitly implied. Broom, Max. 842 ; 3 Bingh. N. C. 814, 818 ; Story, Bills § 143 ; 3 Kent 260.
In contrahenda venditione, ambiguum pactum contra venditorem interpretandum est. In negotiat ing a sale, an ambiguous agreement is to be inter preted against the seller. Dig. 50. 17. 172; 18. 1. 21.
In conventionibus contrahentium voluntatem po tius quam verba spectari placuit. In agreements, the rule is to regard the intention of the contract ing parties rather than their words. Dig. 60. 16. 219 ; 2 Kent 565 ; Broom, Max. 551; 17 Johns. (N. Y.) 150.
In criminalibus, probationer debent ease Luce clar tores. In criminal cases, the proofs ought to be clearer than the light. 3 Inst. 210.
In criminalibus suffleit generalis malitia inten tionis cum facto paris grafts. In criminal cases, a general malice of intention is sufficient, with an act of corresponding degree. Bacon, Max. Reg. 15; Broom, Max. 323.
In criminalibus voluntas reputabitur pro facto. In criminal acts, the will will be taken for the deed. 3 Inst 106.
In disjunctivis suflicit alteram partem esse scram. In disjunctives, it is sufficient if either part be true. Wing. Max. 13; Broom, Max. 692 ; Co. Litt. 225 a; 10 Co. 50 ; Dig. 50. 17. 110.
In dubiis benigniora prceferenda sunt. In doubt ful matters, the more favorable are to be preferred. Dig. 50. 17. 56; 2 Kent 657.
In dubiis magis dignum est accipiendum. In doubtful cases, the more worthy is to be taken.
Branch, Princ.
In dubiis non prcesumitur pro testamento. In doubtful cases, there is no presumption in favor of the will. Cro. Car. 51.
In dubio hcec legis constructio quam verba osten dunt. In a doubtful case, that is the construetion of the law which the words indicate.
In dubio pars mitior est sequenda. in doubt, the gentler course is to be followed.
In dubio, pro lege fort. In a doubtful case, the law of the forum is to be preferred. "A false maxim." Meili, Int. L. 151.
In dubio sequendum quod tutius est. In doubt, the safer course is to be adopted.
In eo quod plus sit semper inest et minus. The less is always included in the greater. Dig. 50. 17. 110.
In expositions instrumentorum, //vela grammat ica, quod geri potest, vitanda est. In the construc tion of instruments, bad grammar is to be avoided as much as possible. 6 Co. 39 ; 2 Pars. Contr. 26.
In facto quod se habet ad bonum et malum magis de bona quam de malo lex intendit. In a deed which may be considered good or bad, the law looks more to the good than to the bad. Co. Litt. 78 b. In favorabilibus magis attenditur quod prodest quam quod nocet. In things favored, what does good is more regarded than what does harm. Ba con, Mat. Reg. 12; Bart. Max. 151.
In favorem vita, libertatis, et innocentice omnia prcesumuntur. In favor of liberty, and inno cence, all things are to be presumed. Lofft 126.
In fictione juris existit. A legal fiction is aiwaye consistent with equity. 11 Co. 51; Broom, Max. 127, 130 ; 17 Johns. (N. Y.) 348 ; 3 Bia. Com. 43.
In fictione juris semper aubsistit cequitas. In a legal fiction equity always exists. 2 Pick. (Mass.) 495, 627.
In generalibus versatur error. Error dwells in general expressions. 1 Cush. (Mass.) 292.
In genere quicunque aliquid dicit, sive actor sive rests, necesse est ut probat. In general, whoever alleges anything, whether plaintiff or defendant, must prove it. Best, Ev. § 252.
In hceredes non solent transire actiones quce pce rzies ex maleficio runt. Penal actions arising from anything of a criminal nature do not pass to heirs. 2 Inst. 442.