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prayer for general relief

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From 33 U.S. 532 - Thomas Boon's Heirss v. William Chiles et al. · 1834Most cited · 5 citing opinions

It prays for a conveyance of the legal title from those who may possess it, and also prays for general relief. This last prayer entitles the plaintiff to any relief which may be granted under his bill, and which is not inconsistent with the specific relief for which he asks.