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
DAYERIA
A dairy. Cowell … [Read more...] about DAYERIA
DE ADVISAMENTO CONSILII NOSTRI
L. Latin: With or by the advice of our council. A phrase used in the old writs of summons to parliament Crabb, Eng. Law, 240. … [Read more...] about DE ADVISAMENTO CONSILII NOSTRI
DE ARTE ET PARTE
Of art and part A phrase in old Scotch law. … [Read more...] about DE ARTE ET PARTE