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indefiniteness of pleading — Want of certainty of allegation, a defect constituting a ground of attack upon the pleading by motion or demurrer in accordance with the practice of the jurisdiction. 41 Am J1st Pl §§ 30 et seq … Ballentine's law dictionary
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reasonable doubt — As militating against the sufficiency of the evidence: an actual and substantial doubt of the defendant s guilt arising from the evidence, or from a want of evidence, as distinguished from a vague apprehension. A fair doubt based upon reason and… … Ballentine's law dictionary
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alternative judgment — A judgment which gives an election to the party against whom rendered in respect of the obligation imposed upon and to be satisfied by him. Such a judgment is usually deemed void for want of certainty in determination of rights of the parties.… … Ballentine's law dictionary
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