“non est”

The following 2 entries include the term non est.

non est factum

noun

: a defense by way of denial of a deed (as the execution of a contract)

non est inventus

noun

: the return of a sheriff on a writ or process when the defendant or person to be served or arrested is not found in the jurisdiction


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