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...] about WRIT DE WARRANTIA DIEI
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WRIT OF ASSISTANCE
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
WORKMAN
One who labors, one who is employed to do business for another. 2. The obligations of a workman are to perform the work he has undertaken to do; to do it in proper time; to do it well to employ the things furnished him according to his contract. 3. His rights, are to be paid what his work is worth, or what it deserves; to have all the facilities which the employer can give him … [Read more...] about WORKMAN
WRIT DE ARBITRATIONE FACTA
In the ancient English law, when an action was brought for the same cause of action which had been before settled by arbitration, this writ was brought. Wats. on Arb. 256. … [Read more...] about WRIT DE ARBITRATIONE FACTA
WORKMENS COMPENSATION
See workers compensation. … [Read more...] about WORKMENS COMPENSATION
