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Above

A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889

A Dictionary of Law

Upper, higher; superior. "Above all iucmnbrances " means in excess of such incumbrances.* Court above. The court to which a cause is removed. Defendant above. The party who is defendant before an appellate court.

Plaintiff above

The plaintiff in an appellate court. Opposed — court, plaintiff, and defendant below. See Bail Above. Compare Supra.