FAINT (or FEIGNED) ACTION. In

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Historical

old English practice. An action was 80 called where the party bringing it had no title to recover, although the words of the writ were true; a false action was properly where the words of the writ were false. Litt. $ 689; Co. Litt. 361. : ‘

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.