Legal Definitions - in hoc statu

in hoc statu

When something is described as being "in hoc statu," it means that it is in a particular position or state.

• After the car accident, the vehicle was left in hoc statu, with its front end smashed in.
• The painting was displayed in hoc statu, with a spotlight shining on it to highlight its beauty.

These examples show how "in hoc statu" can be used to describe the position or state of something. In the first example, the car is described as being "in hoc statu" after the accident, meaning that it was left in a damaged state. In the second example, the painting is described as being "in hoc statu" when it was displayed, meaning that it was positioned in a way that highlighted its beauty.