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L. Fr. A defender or defendant; the party accused in an appeal. Britt. c. 22. … [Read more...] about DEFENDOUR

The name of a writ which was formerly issued by authority of the crown in England to authorize an attorney to appear for a defendant. 2. By statute of Westminster 2, 13 Edw. I. c. 10, all persons impleaded may make an attorney to sue for them in all pleas moved by or against them, in the superior courts there enumerated. DEDIMUS POTESTATEM DE ATTORNO FACIENCDO. (We have given … [Read more...] about DEDIMUS POTESTATEM

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practice. The plaintiff or party who brings a real action, is called the demandant. … [Read more...] about DEFANDANT

In old English practice. A writ, issued by royal authority, empowering an attorney to appear for a defendant Prior to the statute of Westminster 2, a party could not appear in court by attorney without this writ … [Read more...] about DEDIMUS POTESTATEM DE ATTORNO FACIENDO