In
English law, a beau pleader is a
writ
In common law, a writ (Anglo-Saxon ''gewrit'', Latin ''breve'') is a formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction; in modern usage, this body is generally a court. Warrants, prerogative writs, subpoenas, a ...
, whereby it is provided that no
fine shall be taken of anyone in any court for fair pleading, i.e. for not pleading aptly, and to the purpose.
See also
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Statute of Marlborough
The Statute of Marlborough (52 Hen 3) is a set of laws passed by the Parliament of England during the reign of Henry III in 1267. The laws comprised 29 chapters, of which four are still in force. Those four chapters constitute the oldest piece ...
References
English law
Writs
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