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IN BEING

In existence or life at a given moment of time, as, in the phrase “life orlives in being” in the rule against perpetuities. An unborn child may, in somecircumstances be considered as

IN CONSPECTU EJUS

In his sight or view. 12 Mod. 95.In consuetudinibns, non diuturnitas temporis sed soliditas rationis est consideranda.In customs, not length of time,but solidity of reason, is to be considei-ed. Co. Litt. 141o.

IN EVIDENCE

Included in the evidence already adduced. The “facts in evidence” aresuch as have already been proved in the cause.

IN FRAUDEM LEGIS

In fraud of the law. 3 Bl. Comm. 94. With the intent or view ofevading the law. Jackson v. Jackson, 1 Johns. (N. Y.) 424, 432.

IN LOCO

In place; in lieu; instead; In the place or stead. Townsh. PI. 38.

IN NULLO EST ERRATUM

In nothing is there error. The name of the common pleaor joinder in error, denying the existence of error in the record or proceedings; which isin the nature of a demurrer, and

IN PLENO LTJMINE

In public; in common knowledge; in the light of day.In poenalibus cansis benignius inter- pretandum est. In penal causes or cases, themore favorable Interpretation should be adopted. Dig. 50. 17, (197), 155,

IN TRAJECTU

In the passage over; on tbe voyage over. See Sir William Scott 3 C. Rob. Adm. 141.

INCLOSE

To shut up. “To inclose a jury,” in Scotch practice, is to shut them up in a room by themselves. Bell. See Union Pac. Ry. Co. v. Harris, 2S Kau. 210; Campbell v.Gilbert,

INCORPORATION

1. The act or process of forming or creating a corporation; the formation of a legal or political body, with the quality of perpetual existence and succession, unless limited by the act

ICONA

An image, figure, or representation of a thing. Du Cange.

IDONIETAS

In old English law. Ability or fitness, (of a parson.) Artie. Cleri, c. 13.

ILLICIT

Not permitted or allowed; prohibited ; unlawful; as an illicit trade; illicit Intercourse. State v. Miller, CO Vt. 90, 12 Atl. 526.

IMMATERIAL

Not material, essential, or necessary; not important or pertinent; not decisive.

IMPARL

To have license to settle a litigation amicably; to obtain delay for adjustment.

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