Pleas that generally are pleaded with a view of retarding the plaintiff’s proceedings, and not for the purpose of raising an issue upon which the parties may go to trial and settle the point in dispute. Related entries Special Plea in Bar Special Plea Sham Plea Pure Plea Pleas Roll Pleas in Short by Consent Plea of Release Plea of Nolo Contendere Plea of Guilty Plea of Confession and Avoidance