de melioribus damnis

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de melioribus damnis - Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) :

  DE MELIORIBUS DAMNIS. Of the better damages. When a plaintiff has sued 
  several defendants, and the damages have been assessed severally against 
  each, he has the choice of selecting the best, as he cannot recover the 
  whole. This is done by making, an election de melioribus damnis.