INTERIM

Lat. In the mean time; meanwhile. An a ignee ad interim is one appointed between the time of bankruptc::, and apl')ointment ot the regular a ignee. J 2 Bell, Comm. 355. • _. -Interbn committitur. "In the mean time, let him be committed." An order of court (or the docket-entry noting it) by which a prisoner is committed to prison and directed to be kept there until some further action can be taken, K or until the time arrives for the execution of his sentence.-Interim curator. In IDnglish law. A person appointed by justices of the peace to take care of the property of a felon convict, until the appointment by the crown of an administrator or administrators for the same purpose. Mozley & Whitley.-Interi:m factor. In Scotch law. A judicial officer elected or a11- L pointed under the bahkruptcy law to take charge of and preserve the estate until a fit person shall be elected trustee. 2 Bell, Comm. 357.- Interim officer. One appointed to,fill the office during a temporary vacancy, or during an interval caused by the absence or incapacity of the_regular incumbent.-Interbn order. One M [s. 653]