dilatory plea
- A tactic used at common law, purposed to stall a lawsuit or proceeding without addressing the substantive issues of the case
- The lawyer raised a dilatory plea to delay the lawsuit until they had gathered more evidence.
- The defendant might attempt a dilatory plea to buy themselves some time.
- Raising a dilatory plea can be a strategic move, but does not resolve the case on its merits.
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