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QUOD IN JURE SCRIPTO

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

- Quod in jure soripto ‘“jus’’ appellatur, id in lege Anglis ‘‘rectum’’ esse dicitur. What in the civil law is called “jus,” in the law of England is said to be “rectum,” (right.) Co. Litt. 260; Fleta, 1. 6, c 1, § 1.
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.