Prior tempore
Prior tempore, potior jure. He who is before in time, is preferred in right.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.
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In a situation where the rule on double sale will not apply, the principle of prior tempore, potior jure or simply 'he who is first in time is preferred in right,' should apply.
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