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 This writ is probably obsolete, and superseded by the writ of habeas corpus.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...]

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...]

The product of work that exists as a part of creating a final work or work of authorship. This may include notes, memos, research materials, scrap materials, etc. With regard to attorney work product, this includes a lawyers notes, memorandums, records of client interviews and other materials and work in preparation for trial are strictly confidential and not subject to being … [Read more...]

All expression to designate that, in descent, the sons are to be preferred to daughters, which is the law of England. … [Read more...]

These terms mean an animal of the horse kind, which can be rendered fit for service, as well as one of maturer age and in actual use. Winfrey v. Zimmerman, 8 Bush (Ky.) 587. … [Read more...]