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bill taken pro confesso

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Term: bill taken pro confesso

Definition: Bill taken pro confesso is a legal term that means "as if admitted." It is used in a court of equity when a defendant fails to file an answer. This results in an order being issued against the defendant, which is treated as if they had admitted to the allegations made against them in the bill. In simpler terms, if someone is sued and they don't respond, the court can assume they agree with the claims made against them.

A more thorough explanation:

When a defendant fails to file an answer in a court of equity, the court may issue an order called "bill taken pro confesso." This means that the defendant is considered to have admitted to the allegations made in the plaintiff's complaint.

  • If a plaintiff sues a defendant for breach of contract and the defendant fails to respond to the complaint, the court may issue a bill taken pro confesso order. This means that the defendant is considered to have admitted to breaching the contract.
  • In another case, a plaintiff may sue a defendant for trademark infringement. If the defendant fails to respond to the complaint, the court may issue a bill taken pro confesso order. This means that the defendant is considered to have admitted to infringing on the plaintiff's trademark.

These examples illustrate how a bill taken pro confesso order can be used when a defendant fails to respond to a complaint. It allows the court to proceed with the case as if the defendant had admitted to the allegations made by the plaintiff.

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