Feigned Action
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
practice, is an action brought on a pretended right, when the plaintiff has no true cause of action, for some illegal purpose. Ina feigned action the words of the writ are true; it differs from false action, in which case the words of the writ are false.
Co. Litt. 361, sect.689.
Vide Fictitious action.