v. In old Scotch law. To defend or protect by formalities. To “fence a court”was to open it in due form, and interdict all manner of persons from disturbing theirproceedings. This was called “fencing,” q. d., defending or protecting the court
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v. In old Scotch law. To defend or protect by formalities. To “fence a court”was to open it in due form, and interdict all manner of persons from disturbing theirproceedings. This was called “fencing,” q. d., defending or protecting the court
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