An asking or petition; the expression of a desire to some person for something to be granted or done; particularly for the payment of a debt or performance of a contract. The two words, “request” and “require,” as used in notices to creditors to present claims against an estate, are of the same origin, and virtually synonymous. Prentice v. Whitney, 8 Hun (N. Y.) 300. In pleading. The statement in the plaintiff’s declaration that the particular payment or performance, the failure of which constitutes the cause of action , was duly requested or demanded of the defendant
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