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
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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
DE CHAMPERTIA
Writ of champerty. A writ directed to the justices of the bench, commanding the enforcement of the statute of champeitors. Reg. Orig. 183; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 172. … [Read more...] about DE CHAMPERTIA
DE CONCILIO CURIAE
By the advice (or direction) of the court … [Read more...] about DE CONCILIO CURIAE
DE CUSTODE ADMITTENDO
Writ for admitting a guardian., Reg. Orig. 93b, 198. … [Read more...] about DE CUSTODE ADMITTENDO