In English practice. The plea of sanctuary, or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction. 2 Hale, P. C 236; 4 BL Comm. 333. Now abolished. 4 Steph. Comm. 400, note; Id. 436, note … [Read more...] about DECLINATORY PLEA
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DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE
An intentional act or omission that is committed during the course of trade in order to deceptively mislead or deceive another party. … [Read more...] about DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE
DECLARATION OF INTENTION
The act of an alien, who goes before a court of record, and in a forma manner declares that it is, bona fide, his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, whereof he may at the time be a citizen or subject. Act of Congress of April 14, 18O2, s. 1. 2. This … [Read more...] about DECLARATION OF INTENTION
DECLINATURE
In Scotch practice. An objection to the jurisdiction of a judge. Bell. … [Read more...] about DECLINATURE
DECERN
In Scotch law. To decree, "Decernit and ordainit." 1 How. State Tr. 927. "Decerns." Shaw, 16. … [Read more...] about DECERN