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Motion for decree

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Under the chancery practice, the most usual mode of bringing on a suit for hearing when the defendant has answered is by motion for decree. To do this the plaintiff serves on the defendant a notice of his intention to move for a decree. Hunter, Suit Eq. 59; Daniell, Ch. Pr. 722.

Defined under Motion in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Under the chaneery practice, the most usual mode of bringing on a suit for hearing when the defendant has answered is by motion for deeree. Todo this the plaintiff serves on the defendant a notice of his intention to move