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non debit
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A quick definition of non debit:
Term: Non Debit
Definition: Non debit is a legal term used to deny the existence of an express or implied contract debt in an action on a contract. It is a common-law traverse or denial used by the defendant. In simpler terms, it means that the defendant is saying they never owed the money in the first place.
Related Terms: Never Indebted, Plea of; Traverse
References: Bills and Notes, Contracts
A more thorough explanation:
NON DEBIT
Non debit is a legal term used in common law to deny the existence of an express or implied contract debt in an action on a contract debt. It is also known as "never indebted, plea of".
For example, if a creditor sues a debtor for non-payment of a debt, the debtor may plead non debit to deny that they owe the debt. Another example is when a person receives a bill for a service they did not request or receive, they can plead non debit to deny the existence of a contract debt.
These examples illustrate how non debit is used to deny the existence of a contract debt in a legal action.