Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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act in pais

[Law French] An act performed out of court, such as a deed made between two parties on the land being transferred. See IN PAIS.

act in pais.

See ACT (2)

estoppel in pais

See equitable estoppel (1) under ESTOPPEL.

in pais

[Law French "in the country"] Outside court or legal proceedings. See estoppel in pais under ESTOPPEL.

matter in Pais

A matter of fact that has not been recorded in writing and that must therefore be proved by parol evidence.