What is the meaning of Inter Alia?- The Legal Maxim Explained
Inter Alia– Literal Meaning-
Among other things.
Originates from- Latin
Inter Alia is used in legal pleadings and writings in order to specify one example out of the many possibilities.
Illustration- A filed a suit against B in the High Court alleging, inter alia, a breach of contract.
In general terms, inter alia is used to say that there are other things involved apart from the ones mentioned.
Inter Alia can also be used to refer to a decision of the court in order to indicate that other rulings were made by the court, but only a specific part of it has been cited.
For example-
- A suit was filed by her in the district court, alleging, inter alia, the breach of contract.
- The premises were searched by the investigator and found, inter alia, handwritten and compromising documents.
