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DO UT FACIAS

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. I give that you may do; I give [you] that you may do or make (for me.) A formula in the civil law, under which those contracts were classed in which one party gave or agreed to give money, in consideration the other party did or performed certain work. Dig. 19, 5,5; 2
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.