proofs and allegations
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 66 U.S. 506 - Foster v. Goddard · 1861Most cited · 18 citing opinions
In equity proceedings the proofs and allegations must agree. A party can no more succeed upon a case proved, but not alleged, than upon a case alleged, but not proved.
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