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Settling Issues

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In English Practice. Deciding the forms of the issues to be determined in a trial, according to the provisions of the Judicature Act of 1875. Sched. I. ord. 26; 3 Steph. Com., 11th ed. 549.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English practice. Arranging or determining the form of the issues in a cause. "Where, in any action, it appears to the judge that the statement of claim or defense or reply does not sufficiently disclose the issues of fact between the parties, he may direct the parties to prepare issues ; and such issues shall, if the parties differ, be settled by the judge." Judicature Act 1875, schedule, art. 19.

Defined under Settle in Black's Law Dictionary.