A term sometimes applied to one who is obliged to make his own defense when on trial, or in a civil cause. A cause is said to be undefended when the defendant makes default, In not putting in an appearance to the plaintiff's action; In not putting in his statement of defense; or in not appearing at the trial either personally or by counsel, after having received due notice. … [Read more...]

contracts. One which does not depend upon any condition whatever. … [Read more...]

A verdict where all jurors have agreed to the same verdict. … [Read more...]

A suspended sentence of a court for which no terms or conditions have been attached by the court to the discharge. … [Read more...]

Payment in gross, on an estimate as to amount, and where the merchant, on a final liquidation, will be entitled by law to allowances or deductions which do not depend on the rate of duty charged, but on the ascertainment of the quantity of the article subject to duty. Moke v. Barney, 5 Blatchf. 274, Fed. Cas. No. 9,696. … [Read more...]