Prayer
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
chanc. pleadings, is that part of a bill which asks for relief. The skill of the solicitor is to be exercised in framing this part of plicated cases, requires great discernment and experience; Coop. Eq. P]. 13; it is varied as the case 1s made out, concluding always with a prayer of general relief, at the discretion of the court.
Mitf. Pl. 45.