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
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DE EXEMPLIFICATIONE
Writ of exemplification. A writ granted for the exemplification of an original. Reg. Orig. 2906. … [Read more...] about DE EXEMPLIFICATIONE
DE ESCAETA
Writ of escheat. A writ which a lord had, where his tenant died without heir, to recover the land. Reg. Orig. 1646; Fitzh. Nat Brev. 143, 144, E. … [Read more...] about DE ESCAETA
DE EXONERATIONE SECTAE
Writ for exoneration of suit A writ that lay for the king's ward to be discharged of all suit to the county court, hundred, leet or court-baron, during the time of his wardship. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 158; New Nat Brev. 352. … [Read more...] about DE EXONERATIONE SECTAE
DE ESCAMBIO MONETAE
A writ of exchange of money. An ancient writ to au; thorize a merchant to make a bill of exchange, (literas carnbitorias facere.) Reg. Orig. 194. … [Read more...] about DE ESCAMBIO MONETAE