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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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ADVISE, v. Sc. law: To deliver judgment after a case has been reserved for further consideration (Sc. 1701 Morison Decisions 1821, 1946 A. D. Gibb Legal Terms 7). (See also Avizandum.)Sc. 1749 Morison Decision 906:
This point appeared to the Lords to be so doubtful, that, on advising petition and answers, they appointed it to be heard in presence.Sc. 1842 Cases dec. in C. of Session ed. Dunlop 861:
The cause was this day finally advised, when the Court unanimously concurred with the majority of the consulted Judges.Sc. 1863 Scotsman 16 March (N.E.D.):
Some time ago the case was again heard before both Divisions, and to-day it was advised.Sc. 1894 Stevenson W. Hermiston ii.:
If he had to 'advise' extempore, none did it better.