- Vigilantibus non dormientibus jura subveniunt
- The law, and equity as well, aids the vigilant, and not those who slumber upon their rights. Jacob C. Slemmer's Appeal, 58 Pa 168.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Vigilantibus non dormientibus jura subveniunt
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