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Adjourned Summons

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English practice. A summons or citation issued m

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A summons taken out in the chambers of a juage, and afterwards taken into court to be argued by counsel.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A summnmens taken out in the chambers of a judge, and afterwards taken into court to be argued by counsel. term. 4 Ohio St. 473. Distinguished from an “additional term,” which is a distinct term. Id. An adjourned term is a continuation of a previous or regular term; it is the same term prolonged, and the power of the court over the business which has been done, and the entries made at the regular term, continues. 22 Ala. 57.