(A) pleading. The statement of matter which is introductory to the principal subject of the declaration or plea, but which is necessary to explain and elucidate it; such matter as is not introductory to or necessary to elucidate the substance or gist of the declaration or plea nor is collaterally applicable to it, not being inducement but surplusage. Inducement or conveyance, … [Read more...]

Forthwith; without delay. … [Read more...]

In international law. A truce; a suspension of hostilities; an agreement during war to abstain for a time from warlike acts. In old maritime law. A period of twenty days after the safe arrival of a vessel under bottomry, to dispose of the cargo, and raise the money to pay the creditor, with interest. In old English, practice. Delay or indulgence allowed a party to an action; … [Read more...]

Fr. In old English law. A person indicted. Mirr. c. 1, … [Read more...]

The person who, in a contract of indemnity, is to be indemnified or protected by the other. … [Read more...]