Definition of Actio Non

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Actio non
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A statement in a special plea that the plaintiff has no action.

  • Actio Non
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In pleading. The Latin name of that part of a special plea which follows next after the statement of appearance and defense, and declares that the plaintiff "ought not to have or maintain his aforesaid action," etc.