Court
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
in old English practice, was when the tenant in a real action, after once appearing and being present in court, failed to appear upon demand. For being in contemplation of law actually in court at the time when he was demanded, he was considered as having actually departed in despite or contempt of the court.* Boscoe*8 Real Act. 283, 284.