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PARTES FINIS NIHIL HABUERUNT

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

In old pleading. The parties to the fine had nothing; that is, had no estate which could be conveyed by it. A plea to a fine which had been levied by a stranger. 2 B). Comm. 357; 1 P. Wms. 520.
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.