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Simple English definitions for legal terms
never indebted, plea of
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A quick definition of never indebted, plea of:
A plea used in common-law where the defendant denies the existence of an express or implied contract debt. It is a formal denial of a factual allegation made in the opposing party's pleading. This plea is also known as non debit.
A more thorough explanation:
Never indebted, plea of: A legal denial used in common-law pleading where the defendant in a contract debt case denies the existence of an express or implied contract.
- John filed a plea of never indebted in response to the lawsuit filed by Jane, denying that he owed her any money.
- In a breach of contract case, the defendant may use a plea of never indebted to deny that they ever entered into a contract with the plaintiff.
These examples illustrate how a plea of never indebted can be used by a defendant to deny the existence of a contract debt and avoid liability for payment.