Mutus
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Mutus, silent, not having anything to say.
Standing mute is when a person, being arraigned, either cannot speak, or refuses to answer or plead. SEE PEINE FORTE ET DURE.
To advise a prisoner to stand mute is a contempt of Court. see MISPRISON.
Standing mute is when a person, being arraigned, either cannot speak, or refuses to answer or plead. SEE PEINE FORTE ET DURE.
To advise a prisoner to stand mute is a contempt of Court. see MISPRISON.
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