pure plea

An equitable plea that affirmatively alleges new matters that are outside the bill.

• If proved, the effect is to end the controversy by dismissing, delaying, or barring the suit. A pure plea must track the allegations of the bill, not evade it or mistake its purpose. Originally, this was the only plea known in equity.

— Also termed affirmative plea. Cf. anomalous plea.


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