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Bill of exceptions
Prius, mistook the law, either in directing a judgment of nonsuit or in refusing or admitting evidence or challenges, and other matters, the counsel for the party dissatisfied with the ruling of the judge might tender a
Array
It., to get ready], to rank or set forth a jury of men impannelled upon a cause. to challenge the array of the pannel is at once to except against all persons arrayed or impannelled, in respect
Chartel or cartel
Chartel or cartel [fr. Cartel, Fr.], a letter of defiance or challenge to a single combat; also, an instrument or writing between two states for settling the exchange of prisoners
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Illegal, incorrect or irregular decree and void decree
court or an authority having no jurisdiction is a nullity. Validity of such decree or order can be challenged at any stage, even in execution or collateral proceedings. All irregular or wrong decrees or orders are not
Herald
champion; herault, heraut, Fr.; herald, Ger.; araldo, Ital.; because it was part of his office to charge or challenge unto battle or combat], an officer who registers genealogies, adjusts ensigns armorial, regulates funerals, and carries messages between
Reasonable cause to believe
he entertains and not that there must be an external fact as to reasonable cause capable of being challenged in a court of law, Liversidge v. Anderson, 1942 All 206: (1941) 3 All ER 388 (HC).
Reveille
to give notice that it is time for the soldiers to rise and for the sentinels to forbear challenging
Void
effective unless and until it is set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction. Until its validity is challenged, its legality is preserved', Halsbury's Laws of England, 4th Edn., (Re-issue), Vol. 1(1), para 26, p. 31. Void,
Vadiare duellum
Vadiare duellum (to wage combat), where two contending parties, on a challenge, give and take a pledge of fighting.
Triors or Triers
Triors or Triers, such as were chosen by the Court to examine whether a challenge made to the panel of jurors, or to any of them, be just or not, Bro. Abridg. 122.
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