Eng. law. A writ which lies for the tenants of ancient demesne who hold by free charter, and not for those tenants who hold by copy of court roll, or by the rod, according to the custom of the manor. F. N. B. 31. … [Read more...]

In English law. The name of a writ to remove proceedings on a writ of right patent from the court-baron into the county court. … [Read more...]

This is the writ of execution employed to enforce a judgment to recover the possession of land. It commands the sheriff to enter the land and give possession of it to the person entitled under the judgment. … [Read more...]

practice. This writ lies where a party claims damages for a trespass committed against his person, or tangible and corporeal property. See Trespass. … [Read more...]

This writ is also called a writ of covenant, and is sued out by the party to whom lands are to be conveyed by fine; the foundation of which is a supposed agreement or covenant that the one shall convey the land to the other. … [Read more...]