That is because what they were signing was not properly explained to them and the doctrine of «non
est factum» succeeded.
The trial judge correctly identified the governing legal principles and did not err in giving way to the appellants» non
est factum defence.
Keywords: Contracts, Real Property, Mortgages, Defences, Non
Est Factum, Duress, Unconscionability, Gifts, Summary Judgment
The issues included whether the defendants would be entitled to refuse to indemnify the bank under cl 2 (c) in different circumstances such as when the personal injury claimant did not exist, his signature was forged, or the loan agreement was void under the principle of non
est factum.
Recent litigation includes acting for a receiver in a claim to recover possession from trespassers and mortgagors; acting for a claimant in a trial to establish a prescriptive right to park; acting for a former cohabitee in a claim for a beneficial interest of property under TOLATA; acting in a claim for an injunction and damages in respect of trespass and nuisance; acting for a mortgagee in a contested mortgage possession claim defended on the grounds of undue influence, non
est factum and unconscionable bargain; acting for a defendant in a claim for damages for unlawful eviction; and acting for a landlord in a claim for renewal of a business tenancy.
Any person who fails to exercise reasonable care in signing a document is precluded from relying on non
est factum as against a person who relies upon that document in good faith and for value.
Non
est factum is such a term, in my view.
Do you think I could apply for the defense for Non
Est Factum?
Non
Est Factum isn't a reason for forgiveness, but could be a lawsuit potentially.
Not exact matches
a) empirical facts (often deliberately created by experiment and planned observation, as the term
factum est implies)
As it is used to be said by us, Contra
factum non
est argumentum.