Greek or Latin Doctrine Terms

Question 1

Aberratio Ictus

Answer 1

Mistake in the blow

Question 2

Error in personae

Answer 2

Mistake in the identity

Question 3

Praeter intentionem

Answer 3

Having an injurious result that is greater than that intended

Question 4

Obiter dictum

Answer 4

Latin for “something said in passing.” A comment, suggestion, or observation made by a judge in an opinion that is not necessary to resolve the case, and as such, it is not legally binding on other courts but may still be cited as persuasive authority in future litigation.

Question 5

Ejusdem generis

Answer 5

Is a Latin phrase that means “of the same kind.” The statutory and constitutional construction principle of “ejusdem generis” states that where general words or phrases follow a number of specific words or phrases, the general words are specifically construed as limited and apply only to persons or things of the same kind or class as those expressly mentioned.

Question 6

Quasi-delict

Answer 6

Whoever by act or omission causes damages to another, there being fault or negligence, is obliged to pay for the damage done

Question 7

Sine qua non

Answer 7

an essential condition; a thing that is absolutely necessary.