Latin for Lawyers

L ATIN FOR L AWYERS

EX TURPI CAUSA NON ORITUR ACTIO No disgraceful, foul, immoral, or obscene matter can be the basis of an action. This principle is often cited by courts which refuse to consider claims based upon fraud or illegality. See EX DOLO MALO NON ORITUR ACTIO EX WARRANTS The sale or conveyance of a security without the warrants which are associ ated with it or which are a part of it. The seller retains the warrants. See EX DIVIDEND

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