Eng. law. A writ which lies for the tenants of ancient demesne who hold by free charter, and not for those tenants who hold by copy of court roll, or by the rod, according to the custom of the manor. F. N. B. 31. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF MONSTRAVERUNT
WRIT OF FALSE JUDGMENT
A writ which appears to be still in use to bring appeals to the English high court from inferior courts not of record proceeding according to the course of the common law. Archb Pr 1427. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF FALSE JUDGMENT
WRIT OF JURE
Engl. law. The name of a writ commanding the defendant to show by what right he demands common of pasture in the land of the complainant, who claims to have a fee in the same. F. N. B. 299. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF JURE
WRIT OF PROTECTION
In England, the king may, by his writ of protection, privilege any person in his service from arrest in civil proceedings during a year and a day; but this prerogative is seldom, if ever, exercised. Archb. Pr. 687. See Co. Litt 130a. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF PROTECTION
WRIT OF PREVENTION
This name is given to certain writs which may be issued in anticipation of suits which may arise. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF PREVENTION