Essoin
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
mn.
Inold English law
An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of the process. Presentation of such excuse, Spelman; 1 Sel, Pr. 4; Com. Dig. “ Exoine,” B 1. ssoin is not now allowed at all in personal actions.
2 Term 16; 16 East, 7a; 8 B). Comm. 278, note.