Meaning-The tort of wrongfully holding goods that belong to someone else.
Detinue – From the Latin verb “detinere”, meaning “to hold back” or “to detain.”
Interpretation-Refers to the wrongful act of retaining or refusing to return someone else’s property or goods.
Example–If Z lends X their almirahs and tables for a party, but X doesn’t return them on time, Z can sue X for detinue.
Persona Non Grata - It means “unwelcome person”. A person not welcome or An unwelcome person.In diplomacy, it allows a host country to expel a foreign...
Meaning-The act is punishable, and no proof of damage is required Actionable - Capable of being brought as a legal action or lawsuit. Per - By, through. Se -...
Meaning-Law (or right) does not arise from injustice. Ex - From, out of. Injuria - Injury, wrong, or harm. Jus - Law, right, or justice. Non - Not. Oritur -...
Meaning - All the acts are presumed to have been done rightly and regularly. Omnia - All things. Praesumuntur - Are presumed. Rite - Correctly, properly, or...
Meaning: No injury can be done to a willing person. Volenti - To one who is willing (from “volens,” meaning willing or consenting). Non - Not. Fit - Is made...
Meaning: The act of God causes injury to no one. Actus - Act or action. Dei - Of God (possessive form of “Deus,” meaning God). Nemini - To no one or nobody....