Latin for Lawyers

INITIATIVE

INITIATIVE [L. initio, initiare / to initiate or begin] The first steps towards a goal or result. The quality of enterprise or energy which introduces new ideas and actions. A political process in some states which enables a stipulated number of voters to compel a public referendum or a vote by the legislature. The power of the general electorate to propose legislation or constitutional changes. There is no provision for initiatives

under the Constitution but several states do permit them. INIURIA, INJURIA [L. a wrong or injury; a wrongful act]

An act which deprives another of his rights or possessions. An attack upon a legal right. Harm to a person’s body or property. The law recognizes a wrong ful injury by awarding damages for it and for its consequences. IN JUDICIO Before a judge. Facing the judge. In court.

IN JUDICIO NON CREDITUR NISI JURATIS The court will believe only those who are sworn. INJUNCTION [L. iniungere / to join, fasten to; to inflict upon]

A remedy afforded by courts of equity to protect a plaintiff from irreparable injury to his property or rights when they are threatened by acts or impending acts of the defendant. The remedy consists of an order or command of the court directing the defendant to refrain or desist from committing or from continuing the act complained of or to undo the effects of an act already com mitted. See ENJOIN INJUNCTION PENDENTE LITE A temporary injunction issued by the court upon application of the plaintiff at the outset of a law suit restraining the defendant from some action com plained of until the final disposition and order of the court. IN JURE In the law; in accordance with the law; legally. IN JURE PROPRIO In a person’s own right. INJURIA ABSQUE DAMNO A wrong or insult without compensable damage. The law compensates any one who has been hurt or injured through the negligence or tort of another by the award of damages. If no damage has been sustained, the law will not

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