attorney's privilege or immunity
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The immunity or privilege of an attorney at law against being subjected to arrest or the service of process in a civil action while going to the place of trial of an action in which he appears in his professional capacity, during the trial, and while returning to his office or residence. 42 Am J1st Proc § 140.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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