never indebted plea of

never indebted, plea of. A common-law traverse — or denial — by which the defendant in an action on a contract debt denies that an express or implied contract existed. — Also termed non debit. See TRAVERSE. [Cases: Bills and Notes 474; Contracts 339. C.J.S. Bills and Notes; Letters of Credit § 271; Contracts §§ 657–658.]

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词条贡献者

资深译员姚坚，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与私募资本有关的法律文件。