Darraign
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
To clear a legal account; to answer an accusation; to settle a controversy. DARREIN (Fr. dernier). Last. Darrein continuance, last continuance. DARREIN PRESENTMENT (Law Pr.)
In old English law. The last presentment. See "Assize of Darrein Presentment." ant in a writ of right. 3 Mete. (Mass.) 184; Jackson, Real Actions, 285. See 1 Roscoe, Real Actions, 206; 2 Prest. Abstr. 345. DATA (from Lat. dare, to give). In old practice and conveyancing. The date of a deed; the time when it was given; that is, executed. Bl. Comm. Append. 1. The date of a writ; the time when it was issued. Bracton, fol. 176.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
To clear a legal account; to answer an accusation; to settle a controversy.