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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...] about WRIT OF DEBT

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...] about WRIT DE IDIOTA INQUIRENDO

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...] about WRIT OF DECEIT

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 This writ is probably obsolete, and superseded by the writ of habeas corpus.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...] about WRIT DE ODIO ET ATIA

A writ of execution employed to enforce a judgment for the delivery of chattels. It commands the sheriff to cause the chattels mentioned in the writ to be returned to the person who has obtained the judgment; and. if the chattels cannot be found to distrain the person against whom the judgment was given until he returns them. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF DELIVERY