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A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In equity practice. One which is brought to take the testimony of witnesses to a fact material to the prosecution of a suit at Jaw whichis actually commenced, where there is good canse to fear that the testimony may otherwise be lost before the time of trial. 2 Story, Hq. Jur. § 1813, n.