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Alternative Remedy

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

One of several remedies between which one must elect. See "Cumulative Remedy."

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Where a new remedy is created ig addition to an existing one, they are called "alternative" if only one can be enforced ; but if both, "cumulative."

Defined under Alternative in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Where a new remedy is created in addition to an existing one, they are called “alternative” if only one can be enforced; but if both, “cumulative.”