going to the country

going to the country. Hist. The act of requesting a jury trial. • A defendant was said to be “going to the country” by concluding a pleading with the phrase “and of this he puts himself upon the country.” Similarly, a plaintiff would conclude a pleading with the phrase “and this the plaintiff prays may be enquired of by the country.” — Also termed go to the country. Cf. CONCLUSION TO THE COUNTRY.

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法律翻译Cathy，在一家英国银圈所担任专职法律翻译，擅长翻译有关城市基础设施领域的法律文件。