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To present oneself; to appear in court In modern practice, though such presence may be constructive only, the word is still used to indicate participation in the proceedings. Thus, a pleading may begin, "Now comes the defendant" etc In case of a default, the technical language of the record is that the party "comes not but makes default". … [Read more...] about COME

Courtesy agreements between nations where each nation will recognize the laws of the other country. … [Read more...] about COMITY OF NATIONS

eccles. law. When a benefice or church living is void or vacant, it is commended to the. care of some sufficient clerk to be supplied, until it can be supplied with a pastor. He to whom the church is thus commended is said to hold in commendam, and he is entitled to the profits of the living. 2. In Louisiana, there is a species of limited partnership called a partnership in … [Read more...] about COMENDAM

An order, imperative direction, or behest. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition This word has several meanings. 1. It signifies an order; an apprentice is bound to obey the lawful command of his master; a constable may command rioters to keep the peace. 2. He who commands another to do an unlawful act, is accessary to it. 3 Inst. 51, 57; 2 Inst. 182; 1 Hayw. 3. Command … [Read more...] about COMMAND

Meaning arrives and presents or comes forward, usually used in pleading. (A) pleading. In a plea, the defendant says, And the said C D, by E F, his attorney, comes, and defends The word comes, venit, expresses the appearance of the defendant , in court. It is taken from the style of the entry of the proceedings on the record, and formed no part of the viva voce pleading. It is, … [Read more...] about COMES