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WYTE

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In old English law. Acquittance or immunity from amercement. … [Read more...]

WRONGDOER

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One who commits an injury, a tortfeasor. … [Read more...]

WRIT OF TRIAL

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In English law. A writ directing an action brought in a superior court to be tried in an inferior court or before the under sheriff, under St. 3 & 4 Wm. IV. c. 42. It is now superseded by the county courts act of 1867, c. 142, … [Read more...]

WRONG-DOER

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One who commits an injury; a tort-feasor. … [Read more...]

WRIT OF WASTE

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The name of a writ to be issued against a tenant who has committed waste of the premises. There are several forms of this writ, that against a tenant in dower differs from the others. … [Read more...]

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