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Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

GRAND DAYS. In English practice. Certain days in the terms, which are solemnly kept in the inns of court and chancery, viz., Candlemas day in Hilary term, Ascension day in Easter, St. John the Baptist’s day in Trinity, and All Saints in Michaelmas; which are dics non juridici. Termes de la Ley; Cowell; Blount. They are days set apart for peculiar festivity; the members of the respective inns belng on such occasions regaled at their dinner in the hall, with more than usual sumptuousness. Holthouse.
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.