Abiding By
Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In Scotch law. A judicial declaration that the party abides by the deed on which he founds, in an action where the deed or writing is attacked as forged. Unless this is done, a decree that the deed is false will be pronounced. Paterson, Comp. It has the effect of pledging the party to stand the consequences of founding on a forged deed. Bell, Diet.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In Scotch Law. A judicial declaration that the party abides by the deed on which he founds, in an action where the deed or writing is attacked as forged. Unless this be done, a decree that the deed is false will be pronounced. Pat Comp. It has the effect of pledging the party to stand the consequences of founding on a i" deed. Bell, Diet
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
In Scots law. A formal declaration in court by a party that he abides by a deed which is alleged to have been forged.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In Scotch law. A judicial declaration that the party abides by the Unless this be done, a decree that the deed is false will be pronounced. Pat. Comp. it has the effect of pledging the party to stand the consequences of founding on a forged deed. Bell,;
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
In Scotch law, the judicial that he abides by a deed which has been his peril.