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practice. When a plaintiff perceives that he has not given evidence to maintain his issue, and intends to become nonsuited, he withdraws himself, when the cryer is ordered to call the plaintiff, and on his failing to appear, he becomes nonsuited. … [Read more...] about CALLING THE PLAINTIFF

In old English law. A chamber, room, or apartment; a judge's chamber; a treasury; a chest or coffer. Also, a stipend payable from vassal to lord; an annuity. Camera regis. In old English law. A chamber of the king; a place of peculiar privileges especially in a commercial point of view. Camera scaccarii. The old name of the exchequer chamber, (q. v.)Camera stellata. The star … [Read more...] about CAMERA

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Refers to the list (usually posted outside a courtroom) of cases which are to be heard before the court in session in a courtroom. The calendar is also referred to a court's calendar where cases are placed and a time and date are confirmed for a hearing. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition 1. The established order of the division of time into years, months, weeks, and … [Read more...] about CALENDAR

In Scotch law. A gift to the head of a clan, as an acknowledgment for protection and maintenance. … [Read more...] about CALPES