Discovery
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
BILL OF.
In equity pleading. A bill for the diseovery of facts resting in the knowledge of the defendant, or of deeds or writings, or other things in his custody or power; but seeking no relief in consequence of the discovery, though it may pray for a stay of proceedings at law fill the diseovery is made. Story, Eq. Pl. §§ 31], $12, and notes; Mitf. Eq. Pl. 53.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
BILL OF.
In equity pleading. A bill for the discovery of facts resting in the knowledge of the defendant, or of deeds or writings, or other things in his custody or power; but seeking no relief in consequence of the discovery, though it may pray for a stay of proceedings at law till the discovery is made. Story's Eq. Pl. § 311, 312, and notes. Milford's Chanc. Pl. 63, (63, 64, Moulton's ed. notes.) This is the definition of a bill of discovery properly so called, as distinguished from a bill for discovery and relief.