court practice without written rules
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 32 U.S. 435 - Abner Duncan's v. United States · 1833Most cited · 42 citing opinions
It is not essential, that any court, in establishing or changing its practice should do so by the adoption of written rules. Its practice may be established by a uniform mode of proceeding, for a series of years, and this forms the law of the court.
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