Confession and avoidance
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law · Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Pleas are so termed which impliedly admit the facts alleged iu the declaration, but aver more facts which obviate their legal effect; the ordinary special plea; v. Plea.