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DELAY, civil law (law)


DELAY, civil law. The time allowed either by law or by agreement of the parties to do something. parties to do something. 2. The law allows a delay, for a party who has been summoned to appear, 2. The law allows a delay, for a party who has been summoned to appear, to make defence, to appeal; it admits of a delay during which and action may to make defence, to appeal; it admits of a delay during which and action may be brought, certain rights exercised, and the like. be brought, certain rights exercised, and the like. 3. By the agreement of the parties there may be a delay in the payment 3. By the agreement of the parties there may be a delay in the payment of a debt, the fulfillment of a contract,