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Matter of fact
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Matter of factPleading. Matter which goes in denial of a declaration, and Dot in avoidance of it.
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Pleading
Practice. The statement in a logical, and legal form, of the facts which constitute the plaintiff's cause of action, or the defendant's ground of defence; it is the formal mode of alleging that on the record, which would be the support, or the defence of the party in evidence.
Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.
Denial
Pleading. To traverse the statement of the opposite party a defence.
Avoidance
1) Ecclesiastical law. It is when a benefice becomes vacant for want of an incumbent; and, in this sense, it is opposed to plenarty. 2) Pleading. The introductiou of new or special matter, which, admitting the premises of the opposite party, avoids or repels his conclusions.
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Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.
Matter in deed
Matter in deed is such matter as may be proved or established by a deed or specialty. In another sense it signifies matter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of law.
Matter in pays
Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record.
Matter of law
Pleading. That which goes in avoidance of a declaration or other pleading, on the ground that the law does not authorize them. It does not deny the matter or fact contained in such pleading, but admitting them avoids them. Matter of law, is that which is referred to the decision of the court; matter of fact that which is submitted to the jury.
Matter of record
Those facts which may be proved by the production of a record. It differs from matter in deed, which consists of facts which may be proved by specialty.
Matter, impertinent
Equity pleading. That which is altogether irrelevant to the case, that does not appertain or belong to it; id est, qui ad rem non pertinet.
Matter, scandalous
Equity pleading. A false and malicious statement of facts, not relevant to the cause. But nothing which is positively relevant, however harsh or gross the charge may be, can be considered scandalous.
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Matrina
A godmother.
Matron
A married woman, generally an elderly married woman.
Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.
Matter in deed
Matter in deed is such matter as may be proved or established by a deed or specialty. In another sense it signifies matter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of law.
Matter in pays
Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record.
Matter of fact
Matter of law
Pleading. That which goes in avoidance of a declaration or other pleading, on the ground that the law does not authorize them. It does not deny the matter or fact contained in such pleading, but admitting them avoids them. Matter of law, is that which is referred to the decision of the court; matter of fact that which is submitted to the jury.
Matter of record
Those facts which may be proved by the production of a record. It differs from matter in deed, which consists of facts which may be proved by specialty.
Matter, impertinent
Equity pleading. That which is altogether irrelevant to the case, that does not appertain or belong to it; id est, qui ad rem non pertinet.
Matter, scandalous
Equity pleading. A false and malicious statement of facts, not relevant to the cause. But nothing which is positively relevant, however harsh or gross the charge may be, can be considered scandalous.
Maturity
The time when a bill or note becomes due. In order to bind the endorsers such note or bill must be protested, when not paid, on the last day of grace.
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Pleading
Practice. The statement in a logical, and legal form, of the facts which constitute the plaintiff's cause of action, or the defendant's ground of defence; it is the formal mode of alleging that on the record, which would be the support, or the defence of the party in evidence.
Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.
Denial
Pleading. To traverse the statement of the opposite party a defence.
Avoidance
1) Ecclesiastical law. It is when a benefice becomes vacant for want of an incumbent; and, in this sense, it is opposed to plenarty. 2) Pleading. The introductiou of new or special matter, which, admitting the premises of the opposite party, avoids or repels his conclusions.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.
Matter in deed
Matter in deed is such matter as may be proved or established by a deed or specialty. In another sense it signifies matter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of law.
Matter in pays
Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record.
Matter of law
Pleading. That which goes in avoidance of a declaration or other pleading, on the ground that the law does not authorize them. It does not deny the matter or fact contained in such pleading, but admitting them avoids them. Matter of law, is that which is referred to the decision of the court; matter of fact that which is submitted to the jury.
Matter of record
Those facts which may be proved by the production of a record. It differs from matter in deed, which consists of facts which may be proved by specialty.
Matter, impertinent
Equity pleading. That which is altogether irrelevant to the case, that does not appertain or belong to it; id est, qui ad rem non pertinet.
Matter, scandalous
Equity pleading. A false and malicious statement of facts, not relevant to the cause. But nothing which is positively relevant, however harsh or gross the charge may be, can be considered scandalous.
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Matrina
A godmother.
Matron
A married woman, generally an elderly married woman.
Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.
Matter in deed
Matter in deed is such matter as may be proved or established by a deed or specialty. In another sense it signifies matter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of law.
Matter in pays
Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record.
Matter of fact
Matter of law
Pleading. That which goes in avoidance of a declaration or other pleading, on the ground that the law does not authorize them. It does not deny the matter or fact contained in such pleading, but admitting them avoids them. Matter of law, is that which is referred to the decision of the court; matter of fact that which is submitted to the jury.
Matter of record
Those facts which may be proved by the production of a record. It differs from matter in deed, which consists of facts which may be proved by specialty.
Matter, impertinent
Equity pleading. That which is altogether irrelevant to the case, that does not appertain or belong to it; id est, qui ad rem non pertinet.
Matter, scandalous
Equity pleading. A false and malicious statement of facts, not relevant to the cause. But nothing which is positively relevant, however harsh or gross the charge may be, can be considered scandalous.
Maturity
The time when a bill or note becomes due. In order to bind the endorsers such note or bill must be protested, when not paid, on the last day of grace.
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