Plea

Of law and answer.

(law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer).

This concept's ID is @1~34950

Law

  • counterplea 0 facts

    A plaintiff's reply to a defendant's plea.

  • dilatory plea 0 facts

    A plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge...

Also contains

  • insanity plea 0 facts

    (criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence...