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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
pleading. In an action of trespass to the persun, the defendant frequently justifies by pleading that he used no more force than was necessary to remove the plaintiff who was unlawfully in the house of the defendant, and for this purpose he gently laid his hands upon him,” molitur manus tmposuit. This plea may be used whenever the defendant laid hold of the plaintiff to prevent his committing a breach of the peace. When supported by evidence it is a complete defence. Ham. N.