Nihil Dicit
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
He says nothing
It is the failing of the defendant to put in a plea or answer to the plaintiff’s declaration by the day assigned; and in this case judgment is given against the defendant of course, as he says nothing why it should not.
Vide 15 Vin. Ab. 556; Dane’s Ab. Index, h. t. tract.
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