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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of beaupleader:
A beaupleader is a punishment for bad or unfair pleading in court. It was a fine that could be imposed on someone who didn't present their case properly. The Statute of Marlbridge made it illegal to take fines for this type of pleading. A writ of
prohibition could also be used to stop a sheriff from taking a fine for bad pleading. Prohibition is a law or order that forbids a certain action, and it can be used to prevent a
lower court from doing something it shouldn't or to stop someone who doesn't have the power from using it. The term "prohibition" is also used to refer to the time in American history when alcohol was illegal. Pro indiviso is a term used to describe property that is owned by multiple people without being divided up.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: beaupleader
Definition: Beaupleader is a term from
Law French that means "fair pleading." In the past, it was used to refer to a fine imposed for bad or unfair pleading. For example, if a lawyer made a bad argument in court, they might have to pay a beaupleader. The Statute of Marlbridge in 1267 made it illegal to take fines for bad pleading. In addition, beaupleader could also refer to a writ of
prohibition that prevented a sheriff from taking a fine for bad pleading. This writ was used to stop someone from being punished unfairly.
Example: In the past, if a lawyer made a bad argument in court, they might have to pay a beaupleader. This was a way to encourage lawyers to make good arguments and not waste the court's time. The Statute of Marlbridge made it illegal to take fines for bad pleading, which helped ensure that everyone was treated fairly in court.
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