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crim. law. The name of a process sometimes given to an attachment issued by order of a criminal court, against an individual for some contempt, or for the purpose of arresting a person accused; the latter is seldom granted unless when a true bill has been found. … [Read more...] about BENCH WARRANT

Eng. law. Fair pleading. See Stultiloquium. 2. This is the name of a writ upon the statute of Marlbridge, 52 H. III. c. 11, which enacts, that neither in the circuit of justices, nor in counties, hundreds, or courts baron, any fines shall be taken for fair pleading; namely, for not pleading fairly or aptly to the purpose. Upon this statute this writ was ordained, directed to … [Read more...] about BEAU PLEADER

A meeting or conference that is held in secret, is confidential and non-public. … [Read more...] about BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

English law. A bencher is a senior in the inns of court, entrusted with their government and direction. … [Read more...] about BENCHER

(to plead fairly.) In English law. An obsolete writ upon the statute of Marlbridge, (52 Hen. III. c. 11.) which enacts that neither in the circuits of the justices, nor in counties, hundreds, or courts-baron, any fines shall be taken for fair-pleading, i. e, for not pleading fairly or aptly to the purpose; upon this statute, then, this writ was ordained, addressed to the … [Read more...] about BEAU-PLEADER