Nisi Prius Roll
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In practice. The transcript of a case made from the record of the superior court in which the action is commenced, for use in the nisi prius court. It includes a history of all the proceedings in the case, including the declaration, plea, replication, rejoinder, issue, etc. It must be presented in proper manner to the nisi prius court. When a verdict has been obtained and entered on this record, it becomes the postea, and is returned to the superior court.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The transcript of a case made from the record of the superior court in which the action is commenced, for use in the nisi prius court. It includes a history of all the proceedings in the case, including the declaration, plea, replication, rejoinder, issue, etc. It must be presented in j>roper manner to the nisi prius court. When a verdict has been obtained and entered on this record, it becomes the postca, and is returned to the superior court.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In practice. The roll or record containing the pleadings, issue, and jury process of an action, made up for use in the nisi prius court.
Defined under Nisi in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Inpractice. The roll or record containing the pleadings, issue, and jury process of an action, made up for use in the nist préws court.