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NON-ISSUABLE PLEAS

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Those upon which a decision would not determine the action upon the merits, as a plea In abatement 1 Chit Archb. Pr. (12th Ed.) 249. … [Read more...]

NONDELIVERY

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Failure to deliver, usually by a carrier or common carrier such as a recognized mail carrier. … [Read more...]

NON-CLAIM

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The omission or neglect of him who ought to claim his right within the time limited by law; as within a.year and a day where a continual claim was required, or within five years after a fine had been levied. Termes de la Iey. Covenant of non-claim. See COVENANT. … [Read more...]

NON-COMBATANT

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A person connected with an army or navy, but for purposes other than fighting; such as the surgeons and chaplains. Also a neutral. … [Read more...]

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