practice. A writ which lies where a party claims damage for breach of covenant, i.e. of a promise under seal. … [Read more...]

A writ which lies where a party claims damages for breach of covenant; i.e. of a promise under seal. … [Read more...]

The name of an ancient writ, now superseded by the more convenient remedy of an action on the case, which might have been sued against parties guilty of a conspiracy. … [Read more...]

See certiorari. … [Read more...]

A court order that provides a sheriff with the power and direction to seize property that is in the possession of a judgment debtor in order to satisfy the judgment held by the creditor. … [Read more...]