due course of justice

due course of justice
The due course of proceedings in the administration of justice, whether leading to a judgment for the plaintiff or a judgment for the defendant, whether to an acquittal or conviction. 39 Am J1st Obst J § 1.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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