Qui Prior Est Tempore Potior Est Jure Law and Legal Definition
Qui prior est tempore potior est jure is a Latin phrase which means 'a person before in time is better in right'. Priority in time is given preference in law. When there are equal equities, the first in order of time must prevail.
The maxim “qui prior est tempore potior est jure” applies only in cases in which the equities are equal. [Neslin v. Wells, 104 U.S. 428, 441 (U.S. 1881)]
Legal Definition list
- Qui Obstruit Aditum, Destruit Commodum
- Qui Non Prohibet Quod Prohibere Potest, Assentire Videtur
- Qui Non Obstat Quod Obstare Potest, Facere Videtur
- Qui Jure Suo Utitur Neminem Facit Injuriam
- Qui In Jus Dominiumve Alterius Succedit Jure Ejus Uti Debet
- Qui Prior Est Tempore Potior Est Jure
- Qui Tam
- Qui Tam Action
- Quick Asset
- Quick Child
- Quick Condemnation
