L. Fr. Of common right; that is, by the common law. Co. Litt 142a. … [Read more...] about DE COMON DROIT
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DE CURIA CLAUDENDA
An obsolete writ to require a defendant to fence in his court or land about his house, where it was left open to the injury of his neighbor's freehold. 1 Crabb, Real Prop. 314; Rust v. Low, 6 Mass. 90. … [Read more...] about DE CURIA CLAUDENDA
DE CERTIORANDO
A writ for certifying. A writ directed to the sheriff, requiring him to certify to a particular fact Reg. Orig. 24. … [Read more...] about DE CERTIORANDO
DE COMPUTO
Writ of account A writ commanding a defendant to render a reasonable account to the plaintiff, or show cause to the contrary. Reg. Orig. 135-138; Fitzh. Nat Brev. 117, E. The foundation of the modern action of account … [Read more...] about DE COMPUTO
DE CURSU
Of course. The usual, necessary, and formal proceedings in an action are said to be da cursu; as distinguished from summary proceedings, or such as are incidental and may be taken on summons or motion. Writs de cursu are such as are Issued of course, as distinguished from prerogative writs. … [Read more...] about DE CURSU