Writ of permission to cross the sea. An old writ directed to the wardens of the port of Dover, or other seaport in England, commanding them to permit the persons named in the writ to cross the sea from such port on certain conditions. Reg. Orig. 193b. … [Read more...] about DE LICENTIA TRANSFRETANDI
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DE NATIVO HABENDO
A writ which lay for a lord directed to the sheriff, commanding him to apprehend a fugitive villein, and restore him, with all his chattels, to the lord. Reg. Orig. 87; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 77. Do nomine proprio non est eurandum cum in substantia non erretur; quia nomina mutabUia sunt, res autem immobile. 6 Coke, 06. . As to the proper name, it is not to be regarded where it errs … [Read more...] about DE NATIVO HABENDO
DE LUNATICO INQUIRENDO
The name of a writ directed to the sheriff, directing him to inquire by good and lawful men whether the party charged is a lunatic or not … [Read more...] about DE LUNATICO INQUIRENDO
DE NON DECIMANDO
Of not paying tithes. A term applied in English ecclesiastical law to a prescription or claim to be entirely discharged of tithes, and to pay no compensation in lieu of them. 2 Bl. Comm. 31. … [Read more...] about DE NON DECIMANDO
DE MAGNA ASSISA ELIGENDA
A writ by which the grand assise was chosen and summoned. Reg. Orig. 8; Fitzh. Nat Brev. 4. De majori et minori nou, variant jura. Concerning greater and less laws do not vary. 2 Vern. 552. … [Read more...] about DE MAGNA ASSISA ELIGENDA