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equity plead. A bill already filed to supply some defect in the original bill. See Bill supplemental. … [Read more...] about SUPPLEMENTAL BILL

Rom. civil law. From the reign of Constantine to Justinian, advocates were divided into two classes: viz. advocates in title, who were called statute, and supernumeraries. The statutes were inscribed in the matriculation books, and formed a part of the college of advocates in each jurisdiction. The supernumeraries were not attached to any bar in particular, and could reside … [Read more...] about SUPERNUMERARI

An additional pleading that enhances an original pleading by introducing new facts but does not modify the original pleading. … [Read more...] about SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADING

Lat. In Roman law. Advocates who were not registered or enrolled and did not belong to the college of advocates. They were not attached to any local jurisdiction. See STATUTI. … [Read more...] about SUPERNUMERARII

An additional proceeding after a judgment has been issued against one who owes a debt so as to locate and identify property owned by the debtor for satisfaction of the court's judgment. May be called a supplementary proceeding … [Read more...] about SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDING