Decreet
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
In Scotch law
The decree, judgment or sentence of a court. See infra. Decreet absolvitor.
In Scotch law
A decree dismissing a claim, or acquitting a defendant.
2 Kames" Equity, 367. 1 Forbes' Inst, part 4, b. 1, c. 2, tit 1, sect. 8.
Decreet arbitral.
In Scotch law
The award of arbitrators.
1 Karnes' Equity, 312, 313. 2 Id, 367.
Ersk. Inst, b.
4, tit. 3, § 29.
Decreet in absence.
In Scotch law
A decreet or sentence, at pronouncing whereof either party is absent.
1 Forbes Inst, part 4, b. 1, c. 2, tit. 1, sect 3.