IN CONTINENTI but solidity of reason, is to be considered. Co. Litt. 141a.

The antiquity of a custom is to be less regarded than its reasonableness. IN CONTINENTI. Immediately; without any interval or intermission. Calvin. Sometimes written as one word "incontinenti." In contractibus, benigna; in testamentis, benignior; in restitutionibus, benignissima interpretatio facienda est. Co. Litt 112. In contracts, the interpretation is to be liberal; in wills, more liberal; in restitutions, most liberal. In contractibus, rei Veritas potius qnam scriptura perspici debet. In contracts, the truth of the matter ought to be regarded rather than the writing. Cod. 4, 22, 1. In contractibus, tacite insunt [veniu n t ] quae sunt moris et consuetudinis. In contracts, matters of custom and usage are tacitly implied. A contract is understood to contain the customary clauses, although they are not expressed. Story, Bills, 143; 3 Kent, Comm. 260, note; Broom, Max. 842. In contrahenda venditione, ambiguum pactum contra venditorem interpretandum est. In the contract of sale, an ambiguous agreement is to be interpreted against the seller. Dig. 50, 17, 172. See Id. 18, 1, 21. In conventionibus, contrahentium voluntas potius qnam verba spectari placuit. In agreements, the intention of the contracting parties, rather than the words used, should be regarded. Broom, Max. 551; Jackson v. Wilkinson, 17 Johns. (N. Y.) 150. IN CORPORE. In body or substance; in a material thing or object. IN CRASTINO. On the morrow. In crastino Animarum, on the morrow of All Souls 1 Bl. Comm- 342. In criminalibus, probationes debent esse luce clariores. In criminal cases, the proofs ought to be clearer than light. 3 Inst. 210. In criminalibus, sufficit generalis malitia intentionis, cum facto paris gradus. In criminal matters or cases, a general malice of intention is sufficient, [if united] with an act of equal or corresponding degree. Bac. Max. p. 65, reg. 15; Broom, Max. 323. In criminalibus, voluntas reputabitur pro facto. In criminal acts, the will will foe taken for the deed. 3 Inst 106.

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IN EMULATIONEM VICINI

IN CUJTJS REI TESTIMONIUM. In testimony whereof. The initial words of the concluding clause of ancient deeds in Latin, literally translated in the English forms. IN CUSTODIA LEGIS. In the custody or keeping of the law. 2 Steph. Comm. 74. IN DELICTO.
DELICTO, etc.

In fault

See I N PABI

IN DIEM. For a day; for the space of a day. Calvin. In disjunctivis sufficit alteram partem esse veram. In disjunctives it is sufficient that either part be true. Where a condition is in the disjunctive, it is sufficient if either part be performed. Wing. Max. 13, max. 9; Broom, Max. 592; 7 East, 272. IN DOMINICO. In demesne. In dominico suo ut de feodo, in his demesne as of fee. IN DORSO. On the back. 2 Bl. Comm. 468; 2 Steph. Comm. 164. In dorso recordi, on the back of the record. 5 Coke, 45. Hence the English indorse, indorsement, etc. In dubiis, benigniora prseferenda sunt. In doubtful cases, the more favorable views are to be preferred; the more liberal interpretation is to be followed. Dig. 50, 17, 56; 2 Kent, Comm. 557. In dubiis, magis dignum est accipiendum. Branch, Princ. In doubtful cases, the more worthy is to be accepted. In dubiis, non prsesumitur pro testamento. In cases of doubt, the presumption is not in favor of a will. Branch, Princ. But see Cro. Car. 51. IN DITBIO. In doubt; in a state of uncertainty, or in a doubtful case. In dubio, hsec legis constructio quam verba ostendunt. In a case of doubt, that Is the construction of the law which the words indicate. Branch, Princ. I n dubio, pars mitior est sequenda. In doubt, the milder course is to be followed. In dubio, seqendum quod tutius est. In doubt, the safer course is to be adopted. IN DUPLO. In double. Damna in dnplo, double damages. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 10, 1. IN EADEM CAUSA. or condition. Calvin. In the same state

IN EMULATIONEM VICINI. In envy or hatred of a neighbor. Where an act is

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