He did not take. The general .issue in replevin, where the action is for the wrongful taking of the property; putting in Issue not only the taking, but the place In which the taking is stated to have been made. Steph. PI. 157, 167. … [Read more...]

pleading. The general issue in an action of detinue. Its form is as follows:: And the said C D, by E F, his attorney, comes and defends the wrong and injury, when, and says, that he does not detain the said goods and chattels (or, deeds and writings, according to the subject of the action,) in the said declaration specified, or any part thereof, in manner and form as the said A … [Read more...]

pleading. The general issue in replevin. Its form is, And the said C D, by E F, his attorney, comes and defends the wrong and injury, when, and says, that he did not take the said cattle, (or ' goods and chattels,' according. to the subject of the action,) in the said declaration mentioned or any of them, in manner and form as the said A B hath above complained. And of this the … [Read more...]

L. Latin: He did not demise. A plea resorted to where a plaintiff declared upon a demise without stating the indenture in an action of debt for rent. Also, a plea in bar, in replevin, to an avowry for arrears of rent, that the avowant did not demise. … [Read more...]

An omission or neglect by one entitled to make a demand within the time limited by law; as, when a continual claim ought to be made, a neglect to make such claim within a year and a day. … [Read more...]