as a matter of form
21form — /fɔm / (say fawm) noun 1. definite shape; external shape or appearance considered apart from colour or material; configuration. 2. the shape of a thing or person. 3. a body, especially that of a human being. 4. something that gives or determines… …
22form of the statute — This expression means the words, language, or frame of a statute, and hence the inhibition or command which it may contain; used in the phrase (in criminal pleading) against the form of the statute in that case made and provided. Forms of action …
23form of the statute — This expression means the words, language, or frame of a statute, and hence the inhibition or command which it may contain; used in the phrase (in criminal pleading) against the form of the statute in that case made and provided. Forms of action …
24matter of substance — A matter going to the existence of a cause of action or defense as distinguished from a matter of formal pleading or procedure. Meath v Board of Mississippi Levee Comrs. 109 US 268, 277 L Ed 930, 3 S Ct 284. If the right of the party pleading… …
25form and matter — See matter and form …
26form — The antithesis of substance; the appearance or superficial aspect rather than the substance or the essence. State v Japone, 202 Iowa 450, 455, 209 N W 468, 471. Shape or configuration of a body; the figure as defined by lines and surfaces. See… …
27form-only — adjective being a matter of form only; lacking substance a form only requirement that is usually ignored • Similar to: ↑formal …
28matter of substance — That which goes to the merits. The opposite of matter of form …
29matter of substance — That which goes to the merits. The opposite of matter of form …
30Form — (f[=o]rm; in senses 8 & 9, often f[=o]rm in England), n. [OE. & F. forme, fr. L. forma; cf. Skr. dhariman. Cf. {Firm}.] 1. The shape and structure of anything, as distinguished from the material of which it is composed; particular disposition or… …
