Darrein
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
A corruption of the French word dernier, the last. It is sometimes used, as, darrein continuance, the last continuance. When any matter has arisen in discharge of the defendant in an action, he may take advantage of it, provided he pleads it puts darretn continuance, for if he neglect to do so, he waives his right. Vide article, Puis darrein continuance.