Legal Definitions - solvit ad diem

Definition: Solvit ad diem is a legal term that means "he paid on the day." It is used in a debt action when the defendant claims to have paid the debt on the due date.

John borrowed $500 from Jane and promised to pay it back on June 1st. On June 1st, John paid Jane the $500 he owed her. If Jane were to take John to court for not paying the debt, John could use the plea of solvit ad diem to show that he paid the debt on the due date.

Definition: Solvit ante diem is a legal term that means "he paid before the day." It is used in a debt action when the defendant claims to have paid the money before the due date.

John borrowed $500 from Jane and promised to pay it back on June 1st. However, John paid Jane the $500 on May 30th. If Jane were to take John to court for not paying the debt, John could use the plea of solvit ante diem to show that he paid the money before the due date.