bills of complaint

A form of bill of complaint — In the English Court of Chancery, prior to the Judicature Act of 1873, the formal statement of the facts and prayer for relief submitted by a plaintiff to the court.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of bill of complaint
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Chicago

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