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J. Law, 380, 41 Atl

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

984; Citizens’ St. R. Co. v. Heath, 29 Ind. App. 395, 62.N. B. 107. Where a court does not exercise a discretion in the sense of being discreet, circumspect, prudent, and exercising cautious judgment, it is an abuse of discretion. Murray v. Buell, 74 Wis. 14, 41 N. W. 1010; Sharon v. Sharon, 75 Cal. 1, 16 Pac. 345. eo 2 3s
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.