Legal Definitions - si petatur tantum

si petatur tantum

Si petatur tantum is a Latin phrase that means "if asked only." In legal terms, it refers to a situation where a payment or duty is only required if it is requested within a certain time frame.

For example, let's say that a landlord has a clause in their lease agreement that states that the tenant must pay a fee for any damages to the property. However, the clause also includes si petatur tantum, meaning that the landlord can only require payment if they ask for it within a certain time frame, such as within a year of the damages occurring.

Another example could be a company that has a policy of reimbursing employees for work-related expenses. However, the policy may include si petatur tantum, meaning that the employee can only be reimbursed if they submit their expenses within a certain time frame, such as within 30 days of the expense occurring.

These examples illustrate how si petatur tantum can be used in legal agreements to limit the time frame in which a payment or duty can be required.