The Pleader's Guide: A Didactic Poem, in Two Books, Containing the Conduct of a Suit at Law, with the Arguments of Counsellor Bother'um, and Counsellor Bore'um in an Action Betwixt John-a-Gull, and John-a-Gudgeon for Assault and Battery, at a Late Contested Election, Volume 1 |
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... mean thofe Periwigs enormous ? a In dark Cimmerian defert ever dwell . MILTON . 1 Cimmerian - The Cimmerii were a people in Italy , near the Lake Averno , who lived in caves under ground , inacceffible to the rays of the fun , where the ...
... mean thofe Periwigs enormous ? a In dark Cimmerian defert ever dwell . MILTON . 1 Cimmerian - The Cimmerii were a people in Italy , near the Lake Averno , who lived in caves under ground , inacceffible to the rays of the fun , where the ...
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... means the Seal was a Check upon the " other Courts , to know what Cause was there . " GILBERT Com . Pleas , p . 2 . 4 Returnable , & c . - The Original being made returnable in Common Pleas , gives the Court Jurifdiction to hold Plea of ...
... means the Seal was a Check upon the " other Courts , to know what Cause was there . " GILBERT Com . Pleas , p . 2 . 4 Returnable , & c . - The Original being made returnable in Common Pleas , gives the Court Jurifdiction to hold Plea of ...
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... means unknown To all but Heroes of the Gown , A Victory full oft is won Ere Battle fairly is begun ; Tis true , the wisdom of our Laws Has made the Effect precede the Cause , But let this Solecifm pafs- 10 In ficlione æquitas- pofed to ...
... means unknown To all but Heroes of the Gown , A Victory full oft is won Ere Battle fairly is begun ; Tis true , the wisdom of our Laws Has made the Effect precede the Cause , But let this Solecifm pafs- 10 In ficlione æquitas- pofed to ...
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... means the Pleasures of the Community . 8 Note of Preparation -- The English Notice is here alluded to , which is ufed in all cafes where the Defendant is not to be held to Bail . 9 Sureties - Viz Common Bail , Mers . John Doe and ...
... means the Pleasures of the Community . 8 Note of Preparation -- The English Notice is here alluded to , which is ufed in all cafes where the Defendant is not to be held to Bail . 9 Sureties - Viz Common Bail , Mers . John Doe and ...
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... mean ' Retraxits , and Submiffions , Scorns Arbitrations as a ftain To ninth and tenth of WILLIAM's Reign , 1 Retraxits A Retraxit is a withdrawing of the Suit by the Plaintiff , and is fo termed from the most effective word in the old ...
... mean ' Retraxits , and Submiffions , Scorns Arbitrations as a ftain To ninth and tenth of WILLIAM's Reign , 1 Retraxits A Retraxit is a withdrawing of the Suit by the Plaintiff , and is fo termed from the most effective word in the old ...
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Page 8 - And ever against eating cares, Lap me in soft Lydian airs, Married to immortal verse, Such as the meeting soul may pierce In notes, with many a winding bout Of linked sweetness long drawn out, With wanton heed, and giddy cunning, The melting voice through mazes running, Untwisting all the chains that tie The hidden soul of harmony ; That Orpheus...
Page 4 - Yet not the more Cease I to wander where the Muses haunt Clear spring, or shady grove, or sunny hill, Smit with the love of sacred song...
Page 44 - Chaos umpire sits, And by decision more embroils the fray By which he reigns.
Page i - THE PLEADER'S GUIDE, A DIDACTIC POEM, IN TWO BOOKS, CONTAINING THE CONDUCT OF A SUIT AT LAW, With the Arguments of COUNSELLOR BOTHER'UM, AND COUNSELLOR BORE'UM, IN AN ACTION BETWIXT JOHN-a-GULL, and JOHN-a-GUDGEON, For ASSAULT AND BATTERY, at a late Contefted EleRion.
Page 61 - Gudgeon's body. The second count's for other toddy, Thrown by said Gull on Gudgeon's body ; To wit, his gold-laced hat and hair on, And clothes which he had then and there on : To wit, twelve jackets, twelve surtouts, Twelve pantaloons, twelve pair of boots, Which did thereby much discompose Said Gudgeon's mouth, eyes, ears, and nose, Back, stomach, neck, thighs, feet and toes ; By which and other wrongs unheard of. His clothes were spoilt and life despaired of.
Page 60 - MR. BOTHER'UM opens the Pleadings — His Speech at length. I RISE with pleasure, I assure ye, With transport to accost a Jury, Of your known conscientious feeling, Candor, and honorable dealing, From 'Middlesex discreetly chosen, A worthy and an upright dozen. (aside.) 1 " Middlesex" — This being an Election affray, the Venue is supposed to have been changed upon the usual Affidavit, Led.
Page 61 - for that " with divers jugs, To wit, twelve pots, twelve cups, twelve mugs, Of certain vulgar drink called toddy, Said GULL did sluice said GUDGEON'S body.
Page 17 - Writ of Error is a commission to judges of a superior court, by which they are authorized to examine the record upon which a judgment was given in an inferior court, and, on such examination, to affirm or reverse the same according to law.
Page i - PLEADER'S (the) guide, a didactic poem, in two books, containing the conduct of a suit at law, with the arguments of Counsellor Bother'um and Counsellor Bore'um, in an action betwixt John-a-Gull and John-a-Gudgeon, for assault and battery at a late contested election.
Page 63 - Heaven knows a milder gentler creature Never was seen in human nature Than the forbearing and well-judging, Discreet and gentle John-a-Gudgeon ! And, gentlemen, there's no man's face is...