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A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
pleading. Ina plea the defendant says, *‘ And the said C D, by E F, his attorney comes, and defends,” &c. The word comes, venit, expresses the appearance of the defendant in court. It is taken from the style of the entry of the proceedings on the record and formed no part of the viva voce pleading. It is, accordingly not considered, as in strictness, constituting a part of the plea.
1 Chit. Pl. 411; Steph. Pl. 432.