assumpsit
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They include bigly, deplorable, irregardless, icon, assumpsit, faute de mieux, in omnia paratus, revenant and feckless.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2016
It was settled that assumpsit would lie for a mere omission or nonfeasance.
From The Common Law by Oliver Wendell Holmes
The theory the same in assumpsit, /4/ and in equity.
From The Common Law by Oliver Wendell Holmes
A surety could be sued in assumpsit, although he had ceased to be liable in debt.
From The Common Law by Oliver Wendell Holmes
Paine pleaded non assumpsit, and, after gaining the case, paid Wilburn the money.
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Moncure Daniel Conway
