Public-domain · open source
OpenJurist

Dilatory Defense

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

In Chancery practice. One the object of which is to dismiss, suspend, or obstruct the suit, without touching the merits, until the impediment or obstacle insisted on shall be removed. See "Defense."

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A defense interposed for delay.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In chancery practice. One the object of which is to dismiss, suspend, or obstruct the suit, without touching the merits, until the impediment or obstacle insisted on shall be removed. 3 Bl. Comm. 301, 307.

Defined under Dilatory in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In chancery practice. One the object of which is to dismiss, suspend, or obstruct the suit, without touching the merits, until the impediment or obstacle insisted on shall be removed. 3 Bi. Comm. 301, 302.