ANTE LITEM MOTAM - Black's Law Dictionary

What is ANTE LITEM MOTAM? Definition of ANTE LITEM MOTAM in Black's Law Dictionary

At time when declarant had no motive to distort truth, In re Hayden's Estate, 176 Misc. 1078, 29 N.Y.S.2d 852, 856. Before suit brought, before controversy instituted. Also, before the controversy arose. Corbett v. Hawes, 187 N.C. 653, 122 S.E. 478, 479.

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