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Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

In Pleading. This word was formerly supposed to be necessary in an indictment, in order to charge a robbery from the person; but it has been holden unnecessary; 1 Chitty, Crim. Law *244. The words “feloniously and against the will,” usually introduced in such indictments, seem to be sufficient. It is usual, also, to aver a putting in fear; though this does not seem to be requisite.