ancillary bill
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 296 U.S. 222 - Alexander v. Hillman · 1935Most cited · 529 citing opinions
not an original bill for the commencement of a suit. That it was not so intended is shown by the fact that process was not prayed or issued. While in form not inappropriate for commencement of suit, it was in fact formulated and filed to serve as a pleading in the main suit to put respondents to proof of their claims and to assert the right to affirmative relief.
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