Probatory Term
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary · Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
In the British courts of admiralty, after the issue is formed between the parties, a time for taking the testimony is assigned. This is called a "probatory term." This term is common to both parties, and either party may examine his witnesses. When good cause is shown, the term will be enlarged.
2 Brown, Civ. Law, 418; Dunl. Adm. Prac. 217.
PROBI ET LEGALES HOMINES (Lat.) Good and lawful men; persons competent, in point of law, to serve on juries.
Cro. Eliz. 654, 751; Cro. Jac. 635; Mart. & Y. (Tenn.) 147; Hardin (Ky.) 63; Bac. Abr. "Juries" (A).