Declinatory Plea

In English practice. The plea of sanctuary, or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction. 2 Hale, P. C. 236; 4 Bl. Comm. 333. Now abolished. 4 Steph. Comm. 400, note; Id. 436, note.

A plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy. 4 Bla. Com. 333. Abolished, 6 & 7 Geo. IV. c. 28, s. 6; MozL & W. Diet. See Benefit of Clergy.

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In English practice. The plea of sanctuary, or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction. 2 Hale, P. C. 236; 4 Bl. Comm. 383. Now abolished. 4 Steph. Comm. 400, note; Id, 456, note,

In English practice. The plea of sanctuary, or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction. 2 Hal, P, C. 236. 4 Bl Com, 333. Now abolished. 4 Steph. Com. 400, note. Id, 436, note.