The name of a writ to be issued against a tenant who has committed waste of the premises. There are several forms of this writ, that against a tenant in dower differs from the others. … [Read more...]

In English law. A writ directing an action brought in a superior court to be tried in an inferior court or before the under sheriff, under St. 3 & 4 Wm. IV. c. 42. It is now superseded by the county courts act of 1867, c. 142, … [Read more...]

practice. A writ which lies where a party sues for damages for any wrong or cause of complaint to which covenant or trespass will not apply. 2. This action originates in the power given by the statute of Westm. 2, to the clerks of chancery to frame new writs in consimili casu with writs already known. Under this power they constructed many writs for different injuries, which … [Read more...]

practice. This writ lies where a party claims damages for a trespass committed against his person, or tangible and corporeal property. See Trespass. … [Read more...]

In English law. The name of a writ to remove proceedings on a writ of right patent from the court-baron into the county court. … [Read more...]