NIHIL EST

By SovConn | May 24, 2013

nihil est (nI-hil est). [Latin “there is nothing”] A form of return by a sheriff or constable who was unable to serve a writ because nothing was found to levy on. — Often shortened to nihil. Cf. NULLA BONA. [Cases: Execution 334. C.J.S. Executions §§ 324–325.]

[Blacks Law 8th]

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