Chalenger
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
L/r., Challenge.
In old English law. To object or except to a writ or pleading; to object or except to a person, as a juror; to claim, or demand as a right
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Fr.
In old English law. To object or except to a writ or pleading. Par taunt est le brefe vicious et abatable, si il soit chalenge; for so much is the writ bad and abatable, if it be challenged. Britt. c. 84. Et si le counts soit chalenge pur le omission; and if the count be challenged for the omission. Id. c. 85. To object or except to a person, as a juror. Britt. c. 52. To claim, or demand as a right. Et come deux seigniours ou plusurs chalengent mariage; and where two or more lords challenge (claim) the marriage. Britt. c. 67. Si nul autre ust chalenge l'heritage; if no other person have challenged (claimed) the inheritance. Id. c. 70.