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Eng. law. The name of a writ which is sued by consent of both parties, when they are in doubt as to the bounds of their respective estates; it is directed to the sheriff to make perambulation, and to set the bounds and limits between them in certainty. F. N. B. 309. 2. The writ de perambulatione facienda is not known to have been adopted in practice in the United States, says … [Read more...] about WRIT DE PERAMBULATIONE FACIENDA

practice. A writ which lies where a party claims the specific recovery of goods and chattels, or deeds and writings detained from him. This is seldom used: trover is the more frequent remedy, in cases where it may be brought. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF DETINUE

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...] about WORK-BEAST, OR WORK-HORSE

A certain quantity of land so called in the manor of Kingsland, in Hereford. The tenants are called "worthies." Wharton. … [Read more...] about WORTHING OF LAND

Also known as the Federal WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988). It requires most employers with at least 100 employees to provide no less than 60 calendar days advance notice to employees of the termination of their employment or a reduction in at least 50% of work hours. … [Read more...] about WORKER ADJUSTMENT AND RETRAINING NOTIFICATION ACT