Ore Tenus
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
Verbally; orally. Formerly the pleadings of the parties were ore tenus, and the practice is said to have been retained till the reign of Edward the Third. 3 Reeves, 95; Steph. Pl. 29; and vide Bract. 372, b. In chancery practice, a defendant may demur at the bar ore tenus; 3 P. Wms. 370; if he has not sustained the demurrer on the record.
1 Swanst. R. 288; Milf. Pl. 176; 6 Ves. 779; 8 Ves. 405; 17 Ves. 215, 216.