practice. A writ which lies to replevy a man out of prison, or out of the custody of any private person, in the same manner in which cattle taken in distress may be replevied, upon giving security to the sheriff that the man shall be forthcoming to answer to any charge against him. 2. This writ is almost entirely superseded by the more effectual writ of habeas corpus. … [Read more...]
WRIT OF DEBT
A writ which lies where the party claims the recovery, of a debt; e., a liquidated or certain sum ot money alleged to be due to him. … [Read more...]
WRIT DE IDIOTA INQUIRENDO
This is the name of an old writ which directs the sheriff to inquire whether a man be an idiot or not. The inquisition is to be made by a jury of twelve men. Fitz. N. B. 232. … [Read more...]
WRIT OF DECEIT
The name of a writ which lies where one man has done anything in the name of another, by which the latter is damnified and deceived. … [Read more...]
WRIT DE ODIO ET ATIA
Engl. law. This writ is probably obsolete, and superseded by the writ of habeas corpus. It was anciently directed to the sheriff, commanding him to inquire whether a prisoner charged with murder was committed upon just cause or suspicion, or merely propter odium et atiam, for hatred and ill-will; and, if upon the inquisition due cause of suspicion did not appear, then there … [Read more...]