In Scotch law. A Ju-dicial declaration that the party abides by the deed on which he founds, in an action where the deed or writing is attacked. as forged. Unless thls be done, a decree that the deed is false will be pronounced. Pat. Comp. It has the effect of pledging the pnrty to stand the consequences of founding on n forged deed. Bell
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
