Your Free Online Legal Dictionary • Featuring Black’s Law Dictionary, 2nd Ed.

Category: I

INJURIOUS WORDS

In Louisiana. Slander, or libelous words. Civil Code La. art. 3501.

INNER BARRISTER

A Serjeant or king’s counsel, in England, who is admitted to plead within the bar

INPENY and OUTPENY

In old English law. A customary payment of a penny on entering into and going out of a tenancy, (pro exitu de tcnura, et pro ingressu.) Spel- man.

INSTANCIA

In Spanish law. The Institution and prosecution of a suit from its commencement until definitive judgment. The first instance, “pritnera instancia,” is the prosecution of the suit before the judge competent to

INSTRUMENT

A written document; a formal or legal document in writing, such as a contract, deed, will, bond, or lease. State v. Phillips, 157 Ind. 4S1, 62 N. E. 12; Cardenas v. Miller,

INTEGER

Lat. Whole; untouched. Res inteyra means a question which is new and undecided. 2 Kent, Comm. 177.

INADEQUATE DAMAGES

Damages are called “inadequate,” within the rule that an injunction will not be granted where adequate damages at law could be recovered for the injury sought to be prevented, when such a

IMAGINARY DAMAGES

This term is sometimes used as equivalent to “exemplary,” “vindictive,” or “punitive” damages. Murphy v. Hobbs, 7 Colo. 541, 5 Pac. 119. 49 Am. Rep. 366

Topic Archives:

Disclaimer

This site contains general legal information but does not constitute professional legal advice for your particular situation. The Law Dictionary is not a law firm, and this page does not create an attorney-client or legal adviser relationship. If you have specific questions, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.