ACTION
Categories: Criminal Law
Definition (1910 Edition)
mance of the action, introduced in piace of the plea puis darrein continuance; the averment being that the plaintiff ought not further (ulterius) to have or maintain his action.
ed to proceedings in a court of law, while “suit” is equally applied to prosecutions at law or in equity. White v. Washington
ed to proceedings in a court of law, while “suit” is equally applied to prosecutions at law or in equity. White v. Washington
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
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