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A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A Dictionary of Law

In common law. Orders given by a principal to his agent in relation to the business of his agency.

In practice

<A detailed statement of the facts and circumstances constituting a cause of action made bya client to his attorney for the purpose of enabling the latter to draw a proper declaration or procure it to be done by a pleader.