An old common law writ, long obsolete, to inquire whether a man be an idiot or not. 2 Steph. Comm. 609. … [Read more...] about DE IDIOTA INQUIRENDO
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DE JURE DIRECTOR
A party that is duly and properly appointed as a directed under the bylaws of the corporation or official rules of the organization or by law. … [Read more...] about DE JURE DIRECTOR
DE EJECTIONE CUSTODIAE
A writ which lay for a guardian who had been forcibly ejected from his wardship. Reg. Orig. 162. … [Read more...] about DE EJECTIONE CUSTODIAE
DE EXECUTIONE JUDICII
A writ directed to a sheriff or bailiff, commanding him to do execution upon a judgment Reg. Orig. 18; Fitzh. Nat Brev. 20. … [Read more...] about DE EXECUTIONE JUDICII
DE EJECTIONE FIRMAE
A writ which lay at the suit of the tenant for years against the lessor, reversioner, remainderman, or stranger who had himself deprived the tenant of the occupation of the land during his term. 3 Bl. Comm. 199. By a gradual extension of the scope of this form of action its object was made to Include not only damages for the unlawful detainer, but also the possession for the … [Read more...] about DE EJECTIONE FIRMAE