An old writ directing a sheriff to impanel a jury for an assize or real action. … [Read more...] about PONENDIS IN ASSISIS
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POPULACE OR POPULACY
The vulgar ; the multitude. … [Read more...] about POPULACE OR POPULACY
POLLING THE JURY
To ask each member of the jury to recite aloud his or her verdict. To poll a jury is to require that each juror shall himself declare what is his verdict. … [Read more...] about POLLING THE JURY
PONENDUM IN BALLIUM
A writ commanding that a prisoner be bailed in cases bailable. Reg. Orig. 133. … [Read more...] about PONENDUM IN BALLIUM
POPULAR ACTION
punishment. An action given by statute to any one who will sue for the penalty. A qui tam action. An action for a statutory penalty or forfeiture, given to any such person or persons as will sue for it; an action given to the people in general. 3 Bl. Comm. 160. … [Read more...] about POPULAR ACTION