Special Pleader
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In English practice. A lawyer whose professional occupation is to give verbal or written opinions upon statements submitted to him, either in writing or verbally, and to draw pleadings, civil or criminal, and such practical pro-
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In English Practice. A lawyer whose professional occupation is to give verbal or written opinions upon statements submitted to him. either in writing or verbally, and to draw pleadings, civil or criminal, and such practical proceedings as may be out of the general course. 2 Chitty, Pr. 42. Special pleaders were not necessarily at the bar; but those that were not required to take out annual certificates under 33 & 34 Viet c. 97, §§ 60, 63; Moz. & W.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In English practice. A person whose professional occupation is to give verbal or written opinions upon statements made verbally or in writing, and to draw pleadings, civil or criminal, and such practical proceedings as may be out of the usual course. 2 Ohit. Pr. 42.
Defined under Pleader in Black's Law Dictionary.