A writ which lay for a widow, against the executor of her deceased husband, to compel the executor to set off to her a third part of the decedent's personalty, after payment of his debts. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 122, L. … [Read more...] about WRIT DE RATIONABILI PARTE BONORUM
WRIT OF ASSOCIATION
In English practice. A writ whereby certain persons (usually the clerk of assize and his subordinate officers) are directed to associate themselves with the justices and Serjeants; and they are required to admit the said persons into their society in order to take the assizes. 3 Bl. Comm. 59. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF ASSOCIATION
WRIT DE PLEGIIS ACQUIETANDIS
The name of an ancient writ in the English law, which lies where a man becomes pledge or surety for another to pay a certain sum of money at a certain day; after the day, if the debtor does not pay the debt, and the. surety be compelled to pay, he shall have this writ to compel the debtor to pay the same. F. N. B. 321. … [Read more...] about WRIT DE PLEGIIS ACQUIETANDIS
WRIT OF ASSISTANCE
After a court decides the true owner of a parcel of land, this writ is an equitable remedy that transfers title to the owner. The name of a writ which issues from the court of chancery, in aid of the execution of a judgment at law, to put the complainant into possession of lands adjudged to him, when the sheriff cannot execute the judgment. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF ASSISTANCE
WRIT OF COVENANTS
practice. A writ which lies where a party claims damage for breach of covenant, i.e. of a promise under seal. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF COVENANTS