decree pro confesso
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Definitions from Case Law
From 82 U.S. 552 - Frow v. De La Vega · 1872Most cited · 298 citing opinions
where a bill makes a joint charge against several defendants and one of them makes default, the true mode of proceeding is simply to enter a default and a formal decree pro confesso against him, and proceed with the cause upon the answers of the other defendants; the defaulting defendant has merely lost his standing in court and will not be entitled to service of notices in the cause, nor to appear in it in any way
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One entered in a court of equity in favor of the complainant where the defendant has made no answer to the bill and its allegations are consequently taken "as confessed." Ohio Cent. R. Co. v. Central Trust Co. , 133 U. S. 83, 10 Sup. Ct. 235, 33 In Ed. 561.
Defined under Decree in Black's Law Dictionary.