Practice, remedies. The name of a writ of execution in the action of ejectment. 2. The sheriff, is commanded by this writ that, without delay, he cause the plaintiff to have possession of the land in dispute which is therein described; a fi. fa. or ca. sa. for costs may be included in the writ. The duty of the sheriff in the execution and return of that part of the writ, is the … [Read more...]
H. C.
An abbreviation for house of commons, or for habeas corpus. … [Read more...]
HABERE FACIAS SEISINAM
L. Lat. That you cause to have seisin. The writ of execution in real actions, directing the sheriff to cause the demandant to have seisin of the lands recovered. It was the proper process for giving seisin of a freehold, as distinguished from a chattel interest in lands. … [Read more...]
H. L.
An abbreviation for house of lords. … [Read more...]
HABERE FACIAS VISUM
Lat. That you cause to have a view. A writ to cause the sheriff to take a view of lands or tenements. … [Read more...]