AMICABLE ACTION
\ˈamɪkəbə͡l ˈakʃən], \ˈamɪkəbəl ˈakʃən], \ˈa_m_ɪ_k_ə_b_əl ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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In practice. An action between friendly parties. An action brought and carried on by the mutual consent and arrangement of the parties, in order to obtain the judgment of the court on a doubtful question of law, the facts being usually settled by agreement. Lord v. Veazie, 8 IIow. 251, 12 L. Ed. 1067.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Pennsylvania practice. An action entered by agreement of parties on the dockets of the courts; when entered, such action is considered as if it, had been adversely commenced, and the defendant had been regularly summoned. An amicable action may be entered by attorney, independently of the provisions of the act of 1866. 8 Er & R. 567.
By John Bouvier
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Board of Admiralty
- organized by Continental Congress, October 28, 1779, from earlier more numerous Committee. consisted two members Congress five others and had charge of all naval marine affairs. It was abolished February 7, 1781, upon the creation Secretary Marine.