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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

a party who is sued in a personal action. Vide Demandant; Parties to actions; Pursuer; and Com. Dig. Abatement, F; Action upon the case upon assumpsit, E b.