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Fixtures

the realty itself, i.e., governed by the same law which applies to the land, in conformity with the maxim quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit. The application of this legal principle, however, is not uniform, as may be

Ignorance of law is no excuse

Ignorance of law is no excuse, The maxim 'ignor-ance of law is no excuse' cannot be carried to the extent of saying that every person must

Expressio unius est exclusio alterius

Expressio unius est exclusio alterius, it is a maxim for ascertaining the intention of the legislature. Where the statutory language is plain and the meaning clear, there

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Experts

or doctors as to the effects of drugs or poisons. The admissibility of such evidence rests upon the maxim cuilibet in sua arte est credendum. Regarding Court Experts, see R.S.C.Ord. XXXVIIA. An arbitrator under the (English) Small

Evidence

The point in issue is to be proved by the party who asserts the affirmative; according to the maxim affirmanti non neganti incumbit probatio. See BURDEN OF PROOF. (3) It will be sufficient to prove the substance

Emblements

is entitled to emblements', for the estate was determined by the act of God; and it is a maxim in the law that actus Dei nemini facit injuriam. The advantages of emblements are extended to parochial clergy

Dieu et son acte

Dieu et son acte (the visitation of God), words often used in ourlaw. It is a maxim that the act of God, or inevitable accident, shall prejudice no man, actus Dei nemini facit injuriam. See

Delegation

exercise of a power or duty entrusted to him by his principal is in general prohibited, under the maxim delegatus non-potest delegare, without the express authority of the principal, or authority derived from statute, Halsbury's Laws of

Debitor non presumitur donare

Debitor non presumitur donare [Lat.], A debtor is not presumed to give. This maxim has reference to the equitable doctrine of satisfaction.

De non apparentibus et non existentibus eadem est ratio

ratio. 5 Rep. 6.-(As to things not apparent, and those not existing, the rule is the same.) The maxim applies where a party seeks to rely on writings not produced in Court, which have, on account of

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