ORE TENUS

Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. By word of mouth; orally. Pleading was anciently carried on ore tenus, at the bar of the court. 3 BI.

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.