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A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889

A Dictionary of Law

Application to set aside a proceeding for irregularity must be made as early as pqssible— "in the first instance."'' Instance court. That branch of the Eng-. lish court of admiralty which has cognizance of all matters pertaining to intercourse upon the high seas except prizes.'

INSTAIfTER.

L. Without delay: within twenty-four hours.

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See Immediately.