Discontinuance in Europe
Definition of Discontinuance
(1) Where the plaintiff in an action voluntarily puts an end to it. The effect is that the plaintiff has to pay the defendant’s costs, but may commence another action for the same cause. See Order XXVI
(2) Formerly, where a man wrongfully aliened certain lands or tenements and died, whereby the person entitled to them was deprived oi his right of entry and was compelled to bring an action to recover them Discovert A woman who is unmarried or a widow
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