A collection of Latin maxims & rules, in law and equity

by Peter Halkerston

Prescription is a title from use and time, deriving substance from the authority of the law.

Præscriptio est titulus qui sequitur personam, ex usu et tempore substantiam capiens ex auctoritate legis.

Prescription is a title, which follows the person from use and time, deriving substance from the authority of the law.

Præscriptio non datur in bona felonum nisi per recordum.

Prescription is not granted against the goods of felons, unless by record.

Præsentia corporis tollit errorem nominis; et veritas nominis tollit errorem demonstrationis.

The presence of the body, takes away mistake of name; and the truth of the name removes the error of demonstration.

Præsenti periculo succurrendum nequa oriri possit injuria.

We must bring relief to present danger, lest any injury may arise.

Præstat cautela quam medela.