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.