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A phrase used when a defendant pleads some matter by which he shows that the plaintiff had no cause to have the writ sued upon, although it may be that he is entitled to another writ or action for the same matter. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Such a plea is called: a plea to the action of the writ, whereas if it should appear by the plea that the plaintiff has … [Read more...] about ACTION OF A WRIT

Full time service in the military. … [Read more...] about ACTIVE DUTY

Notice that one actually receives expressly so there is no ambiguity as to whether or not the recipient received the notice and information. The actual (not implied) awareness of a fact, event or proceeding. A person may have actual notice of a court hearing when given papers in person by a process server (also known as personal service); this is as opposed to constructive … [Read more...] about ACTUAL NOTICE

For the admitting of the clerk. A writ in the nature of an execution, commanding the bishop to admit his clerk, upon the success of the latter in a quare impedit. … [Read more...] about AD ADMITTENDUM CLERICUM

Scotch law. An action competent to a husband or Wife to compel either party to adhere in case of desertion. … [Read more...] about ACTION OF ADHERENCE