Of Course

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

A term applied to those acts in the course of a judicial proceeding which may be done without leave of court, or which will be granted by the court on application without inquiry.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

As a matter of course; as a matter of right. See 29 Cal. 281.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

That which may be done in the course of legal proceedings without making any application to the court; that which is granted by the court, without further inquiry, upon its being asked: as, a rule to plead is a matter of course.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Any action or step taken in the course of judicial proceedings which will be allowed by the court upon mere application, without any Inquiry or contest or which may be effectually taken without even applying to the court for leave, Is said to be "of course." Stoddard v. Treadwell, 29 Cal. 281; Merchants' Bank v. Crysler, 67 Fed. 390, 14 C. C. A. 444.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Any action or step taken ——$ in the course of judicial proceedings which will be allowed by the court upon mere ap- $$$ plication, without any inquiry or contest, or which may be effectually taken without even applying to the court for leave, is said to be “of course.”