Also known as:subs · subsection · subparagraph · sub nom.
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A Latin preposition meaning under or upon.
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How it applies
Common Examples
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Landlord Fails to Repair Common Area
Stephen Shaw leased an apartment from Stonehaven Properties. The landlord failed to keep the shared hallway safe after repeated requests. The condition made the unit unsuitable for residential use. Stephen terminated the lease and recovered damages under the applicable remedies.
Intentional Act Strikes Wrong Person
Skylar Sullivan intended to strike a third party but instead caused harmful contact to Scott Summers. The actor became liable to Scott as though the intent had been directed at him.
Simon Stern formed Synergy Systems as an LLC. The company incurred a contractual obligation. A creditor sought payment from Simon personally. The court held Simon not liable solely because of his status as member.
Co-Owners Form Partnership
Sophia Singh and Selena Singh associated to carry on a business for profit as co-owners. They formed a partnership even though they did not intend to create one.
Premarital Agreement Lacks Representation
Summit Bank employee Stephen Shaw signed a premarital agreement without access to independent legal representation. The court refused enforcement because the statutory condition was not met.
State Lacks Exclusive Custody Basis
Skylar Sullivan sought a custody determination in State A. No other state had jurisdiction under the primary criteria. The court applied the exclusive basis rule and declined to proceed.
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What does the Latin term sub mean in legal writing?+
It means under or upon and appears in citations and maxims to indicate position or subordination.
Supporting sources
410 U.S. 113 (1973)Constitutional Law
…Cf. Cheaney v. State , Ind., at , 285 N. E. 2d, at 270; Montana v. Rogers , 278 F. 2d 68, 72 (CA7 1960), aff'd sub nom. Montana v. Kennedy , 366 U. S. 308 (1961); Keeler v. Superior Court , 2 Cal. 3d 619, 470 P. 2d 617 (1970); State v. Dickinson , 28 Ohio St. 2d 65, 275 N. E. 2d 599 (1971). Indeed,…