plea in equity

A special defense relying on one or more reasons why the suit should be dismissed, delayed, or barred.

• The various kinds are (1) pleas to the jurisdiction, (2) pleas to the person, (3) pleas to the form of the bill, and (4) pleas in bar of the bill. Pleas in equity generally fall into two classes: pure pleas and anomalous pleas.

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