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Engl. practice. A writ which issues, at the same time with the exigi facias, by which the sheriff is commanded to make proclamations in the statute prescribed. 2. When it is not directed to the same sheriff as the writ of exigi facias is, it is called a foreign writ of proclamation. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF PROCLAMATION

After a court decides the true owner of a parcel of land, this writ is an equitable remedy that transfers title to the owner. The name of a writ which issues from the court of chancery, in aid of the execution of a judgment at law, to put the complainant into possession of lands adjudged to him, when the sheriff cannot execute the judgment. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF ASSISTANCE

In English practice. A writ whereby certain persons (usually the clerk of assize and his subordinate officers) are directed to associate themselves with the justices and Serjeants; and they are required to admit the said persons into their society in order to take the assizes. 3 Bl. Comm. 59. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF ASSOCIATION

A court order that provides a sheriff with the power and direction to seize property that is in the possession of a judgment debtor in order to satisfy the judgment held by the creditor. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF ATTACHMENT

Eng. law. The name of a writ, used to compel a party to enclose his land. … [Read more...] about WRIT DE CURIA CLAUDENDA