Declinatory Plea
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
In English practice. The plea of sanctuary, or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction.
2 Hal, P, C. 236. 4 Bl Com, 333.
Now abolished.
4 Steph. Com. 400, note. Id, 436, note.