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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 TOTO

In the whole; wholly; completely ; as the award is void in toto.In toto et pars continetur. In thewhole the part also is contained. Dig. 50, 17, 113.In traditionibns scriptorum, non quod

INCARCERATION

Imprisonment; confinement in a jail or penitentiary. This term isseldom used in law, though found occasionally in statutes, (Rev. St. Okl. 1903,

INCLAUSA

In old records. A home close or inclosure near the house. Paroch. Autiip 31; Cowell.

INCORPORATE

1. To create a corporation ; to confer a corporate franchise upondeterminate persons.2. To declare that another document shall be taken as part of the document iuwhich the declaration is made as

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.

IMPERSONALITAS

Lit. Impersonality. A mode of expression where no reference ismade to any person, such as the expression “ut dieit ur,” (as is said.) Co. Litt. 3526.Impersonalitas non concludit nec ligat. Co. Litt.

IMPORTUNITY

Pressing solicitation; urgent request; application for a claim or favorwhich is urged with troublesome frequency or pertinacity. Webster.

IMPRISONMENT

The act of putting or confining a man in prison ; the restraint of a man’s personal liberty; coercion exercised upon a person to prevent the free exercise of his powers of

IMPUTED

As used in legal phrases, this word means attributed vicariously; that is,an act, fac-f, or quality is said to be “imputed” to a person when it is ascribed orcharged to him, not

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