AFFORCING THE ASSIZE
afforcing the assize.Hist. A method of securing a jury verdict from a hung jury either by
denying food and drink to the members until they reached a verdict or by bringing in new jurors
until 12 would agree. [Blacks Law 8th]
afforcing the assize.Hist. A method of securing a jury verdict from a hung jury either by
denying food and drink to the members until they reached a verdict or by bringing in new jurors
until 12 would agree. [Blacks Law 8th]