A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas.
That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
The defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s declaration and demand.
An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
An allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer.
An excuse; an apology.
That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause.
To plead; to argue.
A notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness.
A call to do something, especially to come.
A demand for surrender.
To serve someone with a summons.