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Come

A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

To appear in court, as a party in an action at law. Come and defend: a phrase used at the commencement of pleas and demurrers to the declaration, expressing appearance, and defense.

In old English law

Come to land: to acquire land; to obtain possession under a title.