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ORDER

Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

ORATRIX. <A female petitioner; a female plaintiff in a bill in chancery was formerly so called.

included in a judgment, is denominated an “order.” An application for an order is 2% motion. Code Civ. Proc. Cal. § 1008; Code N. Y. § 400.
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.