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INSUPER

Lat Moreover; over and above. An old exchequer term, applied to a charge made upon a person in his account. Blount.

INTENDED TO BE RECORDED

This phrase is frequently used in conveyances, when reciting some other conveyance which has not yet been recorded, but which forms a link in the chain of title. In Pennsylvania, it has

INTER PARES

Between peers; between those who stand on a level or equality, as respects diligence, opportunity, responsibility, etc.

INTERESSE

Lat. Interest. The Interest of money; also an Interest in lands.

INTERNUNCIO

A minister of a second order, charged with the affairs of the papal court in countries where that court has no nuncio.

INVITATION

In the law of negligence, and with reference to trespasses on realty, invitation is the act of one who solicits or incites others to enter upon, remain in, or make use of,

ITA EST

Lat. So it is; so it stands. In modern civil law, this phrase is a form of attestation added to exemplifications from a notary’s register when the same are made by the

INCUR

Men contract debts ; they incur liabilities. Iu the one case, they act affirmatively; in the other, the liability is incurred or cast upon them by act or operation oflaw. “Incur” means

INDEMPNIS

The old form of writing indemnis. Townsh. PI. 19. So, indempni- ficatus for indemnificatus.

INDICIUM

In the civil law. A sign or mark. A species of proof, answering very nearly to the circumstantial evidence of the common law. Best, Pres. p. 13,

INDIVIDUUM

Lat In the civil law. That cannot be divided. Calvin.

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS

Schools (established by voluntary contribution) in which industrial training is provided, and in which children are lodged, clothed, and fed, as well as taught.

INFANZON

In Spanish law. A person of noble birth, who exercises within his domains and inheritance no other rights and privileges than those conceded to him. ICs- criche.

INFIRMATIVE

In the law of evidence. Having the quality of diminishing force; having a tendency to weaken or render infirm. 3 Benth. Jud. Ev. 14; Best, Pres.

INFRA FUROREM

During madness; while in a state of insanity. Bract fol. 196.

INGENIUM

(1) Artifice, trick, fraud; (2) an engine, machine, or device. Spelman.

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