Drop
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In Elng Ush practice. When the members of a court are equally divided on ther discharged nor made absolute, and the rule is said to "drop." In practice, there being a right to appeal, it has been usual to make an order in one way, the junior judge withdrawing his judgment.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In English practice. When the members of a court are equally divided on the argument showing cause against a rule nisi, no order is made, i. e., the rule is neither discharged nor made absolute, and the rale is said to drop. In practice, there being a right to appeal, it has been usual to make an order in one way, the junior judge withdrawing his judgment. Wharton.