ACTIO NON
\ˈaktɪˌə͡ʊ nˈɒn], \ˈaktɪˌəʊ nˈɒn], \ˈa_k_t_ɪ__ˌəʊ n_ˈɒ_n]\
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Pleading. After stating the appearance and defence, special pleas begin with this allegation, "that the said plaintiff ought not to have or maintain his aforesaid action thereof against him," actio non habere debet. This is technically termed the actio non. 1 Ch. Plead. 531 2 Ch. Plead. 421 ; Steph. Plead. 394.
By John Bouvier
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