Eng. law. Where a man is required to appear on a certain day in person, and before that day the king certifies that the party is in the king's service, he may sue this writ, commanding the justices not to record his default for that day for the cause before mentioned. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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