A class of defenses at common law, founded on some matter of fact not connected with the merits of the case, but such as might exist without impeaching the right of action itself. They were either pleas to the jurisdiction, showing that, by reason of some matter therein stated, the case was not within the jurisdiction of the court; or pleas in suspension, showing some matter of … [Read more...] about DILATORY PLEA
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DIMISI
In old conveyancing. I have demised. Dimisi, concessi, et ad flrmam tradidi, have demised, granted, and to farm let. The usual words of operation in a lease. 2 Bl. Comm. 317, 318. … [Read more...] about DIMISI
DIGESTS
The ordinary name of the Pandects of Justinian, which are now usually cited by the abbreviation "Dig." Instead of "Ff.," as formerly. Sometimes called "Digest," in the singular. … [Read more...] about DIGESTS
DILATORY PLEAS
Those which delay the plaintiff's remedy, by questioning, not the cause of action, but the propriety of the suit, or the mode in which the remedy is sought. Vide Plea, dilatory. … [Read more...] about DILATORY PLEAS
DIMISIT
In old conveyancing. [He] has demised. See DIMISI. … [Read more...] about DIMISIT