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PACTUM DE QUOTA LITIS

\pˈaktəm də kwˈə͡ʊtə lˈa͡ɪtɪs], \pˈaktəm də kwˈə‍ʊtə lˈa‍ɪtɪs], \p_ˈa_k_t_ə_m d_ə k_w_ˈəʊ_t_ə l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\

Definitions of PACTUM DE QUOTA LITIS

1856 - A Law Dictionary

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An agreement by which a creditor of a sum difficult to recover, promises a portion, for example, one-third, to the person who will undertake to recover it. In general, attorneys will abstain from, making such a contract, yet it is not unlawful.

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

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