Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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Benigne faciendae sunt interpretationes propter simplicitatem laicorum, ut res magis valeat quam pereat; et verba intentioni, non a contra, debent inservire
Constructions (of written instruments) are to be made liberally, for the simplicity of laymen, in order that the matter may have effect rather than fail (or become void); and words must be subject to the intention, not the intention to the words.
Benigne faciendae sunt interpretations chartarum, ut res magis valeat quam pereat; et quaelibet concessio fortissime contra donatorem interpretanda est
Deeds should be subject to liberal interpretation, so that the matter may take effect rather than fail; and every grant is to be taken most strongly against the grantor.
Cum quod ago non valet ut ago, valeat quantum valere potest
When that which I do is of no effect as I do it, let it have as much effect as it can (that is, in some other way).
Fides servanda est; simplicitas juris gentium praevaleat
Faith is to be preserved; the simplicity of the law of nations should prevail.
Interpretatio fiends est ut res magis valeat quam pereat.
Such a construction should be made that the measure may take effect rather than fail.
Ita semper flat relatio ut valeat dispositio.
Let the relation be so made that the disposition may stand.
Quae non valeant singula, juncta juvant
Things that may not avail individually have effect when united.
Quando dispositio referri potent ad duas res, ita quod secundum relationem unam vitiatur et secundum alteram utilis sit, tum facienda est relatio ad illam ut valeat dispositio
When a disposition can refer to two matters, so that according to one reference it would be void and by another it would be effective, reference must be made to the latter, so that the disposition may take effect.
Quando quod ago non valet ut ago, valeat quantum valere potest
When what I do does not have effect as I do it, let it have as much effect as it can.
Quando res non valet ut ago, valeat quantum valere potest
When the thing is of no force as I do it, let it have as much as it can have.
Relatio semper flat ut valeat dispositio
Reference should always be made in such a manner that a disposition (in a will) may have effect.
Semper its flat relatio ut valeat dispositio
Let the reference always be so made that the disposition may avail.
Ut res magis valeat quam pereat
That the matter may have effect rather than fail.
Valeat quantum valere potest
Let it have effect as far as it can have effect.
Verba ita sunt intelligenda, ut res magis valeat quam pereat
Words are to be so un derstood that the matter may have effect rat h er than fail.
Voluntas facit guod in testamento scripture valeat
Tho will (of the tesator) gives validity to what is written in the will
alea
[latin] roman law. 1. a game of chance. 2. the chance of gain or loss in a contract.
aleator
[latin] roman law. a gambler; dice player.
aleatory
adj. dependent on uncertain contingencies. - also termed alea-toric.
aleatory contract
A contract in which at least one party's performance depends on some uncertain event that is beyond the control of the parties involved. Most insurance contracts are of this type. - Also termed hazardous contract. Cf. certain contract.
aleatory contract.
see contract.
aleatory promise
A promise conditional on the happening of a fortuitous event, or on an event that the parties believe is fortuitous.