Legal Definitions - ad satisfaciendum

Ad satisfaciendum is a Latin term meaning "to satisfy." In legal contexts, it refers to actions or writs aimed at fulfilling a judgment or obligation, often by compelling a party to pay a debt or perform a required act.

The Latin phrase ad satisfaciendum translates directly to "to satisfy" or "for the purpose of satisfying." In a legal context, it refers to an action taken to fulfill an obligation, meet a requirement, or discharge a judgment.

Here are some examples illustrating its application:

• Monetary Judgment: Imagine a situation where a court orders a construction company to pay a homeowner $50,000 for damages caused by faulty work. When the construction company issues the payment to the homeowner, they are doing so ad satisfaciendum the court's judgment. This means the payment is made specifically to fulfill and satisfy the financial obligation imposed by the court's decision.

• Contractual Obligation: Consider a freelance graphic designer who is hired to create a new logo and branding guide for a startup company. The contract specifies the deliverables and a deadline. When the designer completes all the agreed-upon work, delivers the final files, and receives approval from the startup, they have performed their duties ad satisfaciendum the contract. They have satisfied all the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement.

• Regulatory Compliance: A local restaurant is found to have several health code violations during an inspection and is issued an order to correct them within 30 days, including deep cleaning the kitchen and repairing a faulty refrigerator. When the restaurant owner completes all the necessary cleaning and repairs within the specified timeframe, their actions are taken ad satisfaciendum the health department's order. They have acted to satisfy the regulatory requirements and avoid further penalties or closure.