That which is added to a thing to complete it as a supplemental affidavit, which is an additional affidavit to make out a case; a supplemental bill.
Law Dictionary – Alternative Legal Definition
Something added to supply defects in the thing to which it is added, or in aid of which it is made. Supplemental affidavit. An affidavit made in addition to a previous one, in order to supply some deficiency in it Gallan v. Lukens, 89 Pa. 136. Supplemental answer. One which was filed in chancery for the purpose of correcting, adding to, and explaining an answer already filed. Smith, Ch. Pr. 334. French v. Edwards, 9 Fed. Cas. 780. Supplemental bill. In equity pleading. A bill filed in addition to an original bill, in order to supply some defect in its original frame or structure. It is the appropriate remedy where the matter sought to he supplied cannot be introduced by amendment. Supplemental claim. A further claim which was filed when further relief was sought after the bringing of a claim. Smith, Ch. Pr. 055. Supplemental complaint. Under the codes of practice obtaining in some of the states, this name is given to a complaint filed in an action, for the purpose of supplying some defect or omission in the original complaint, or of adding something to it which could not properly be introduced by amendment.