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AFFIDAVIT OF MERITS

\ˌafɪdˈe͡ɪvɪt ɒv mˈɛɹɪts], \ˌafɪdˈe‍ɪvɪt ɒv mˈɛɹɪts], \ˌa_f_ɪ_d_ˈeɪ_v_ɪ_t ɒ_v m_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_t_s]\

Definitions of AFFIDAVIT OF MERITS

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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One setting forth that the defendant has a meritorious defense (substantial and not technical) and stating the facts constituting the same. Palmer v. Rogers, 70 Iowa, 381, 30 N. W. 645.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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