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practice. It was formerly the practice to deposit deeds and other things in the hands of third persons, to await the performance of covenants, upon which they were to be redelivered to one of the parties. When one of the parties contended that he was entitled to such things, and the other denied it, and the claiming party brought an action of detinue for them, the defendant was … [Read more...] about PROCESS OF GARMISHMENT

This name is given, in the practice of the English admiralty courts, to the space of time allowed for the taking of testimony in an action, after issue formed. … [Read more...] about PROBATORY TERM

practice. Formerly when two parties concurred in a bailment to a third person of things which were to be delivered to one of them on the performance of a covenant or other thing, and the parties brought several actions of detinue against the bailee, the latter might plead the facts of the case and pray that the plaintiffs in the several actions might interplead with each other; … [Read more...] about PROCESS OF INTERPLEADER

Latin: It is tried or proved. … [Read more...] about PROBATUM EST

A person who delivers court documents and paperwork that provides notice to a person or business of a lawsuit that has been filed and a requirement to answer and appear in court. … [Read more...] about PROCESS SERVER