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Casting

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In old English practice. Offering, alleging; thus, casting an essoign was alleg^ing an excuse for nonappearance.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Offering; alleging by way of excuse. Casting an essoin was alleging an excuse for not appearing in court to answer an action. Holthouse.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Offering; alleging by way of excuse. Casting an essoin was alleging an excuse for not appearing in court to an- ep) swer an action. Holthouse.