practice. A mandatory precept issued by the authority, and in the name of the sovereign or the state, for the purpose of compelling the defendant to do something therein mentioned. 2. It is issued by a court or other competent jurisdiction, and is return-able to the same. It is to be under seal and tested by the proper officer, and is directed to the sheriff, or other officer … [Read more...] about WRIT
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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
WRIT DE BONO ET MALO
In ancient writ which was issued in the case of each prisoner, instead of a general commission of general jail delivery for all the prisoners. This writ has not been used for a very long time, and is obsolete. See DEBONO ET MALO; ASSIZE … [Read more...] about WRIT DE BONO ET MALO
