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Legal Definitions - si ita est

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Definition of si ita est

si ita est

si ita est means "if it be so" in Latin. It was used in the past to order a judge to put a seal on a bill of exceptions if the facts were correct.

  • The lawyer requested a mandamus writ with the phrase "si ita est" to order the judge to seal the bill of exceptions.
  • The court granted the mandamus writ with the condition that the facts stated in the bill of exceptions were accurate, as indicated by the phrase "si ita est."

These examples show how "si ita est" was used in a legal context to ensure that the judge followed the correct procedure in sealing a bill of exceptions. The phrase was used to emphasize the importance of accuracy in legal proceedings.

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Simple Definition

Term: si ita est

Definition: Si ita est is a Latin phrase that means "if it be so." It was previously used in a mandamus writ to order a judge to affix a seal to a bill of exceptions, but it simply means "if that's the case."

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