One which advances new matter. It differs from the general in this, that the latter denies some material allegation, but never advances new matter. … [Read more...]

Engl. practice. A special pleader is a lawyer whose professional occupation is to give verbal or written opinions upon statements submitted to him, either in writing or verbally, and to draw pleadings, civil or criminal, and such practical proceedings as may be out of the general course. 2 Chit. Pr. 42. … [Read more...]

By special pleading is meant the allegation of special or new matter, as distinguished from a direct denial of matter previously alleged on the opposite side. The allegation of special or new matter, as distinguished from a direct denial of matter previously alleged on the opposite side. … [Read more...]

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Such as actually have been suffered, and are not implied by law. Also see damages. (A) pleading. As distinguished from the gist of the action, signify that special damage which is stated to result from the gist; as, if a plaintiff in an action of trespass for breaking his close, entering his house, and tossing his goods about, were to state that by means of the damage done to … [Read more...]