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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 It is now superseded by the county courts act of 1867, c. 142, … [Read more...]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...]

WRONGFUL

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That which is not right or proper. Infringing upon the rights of another. … [Read more...]

WRIT PRO RETORNO HABENDO

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remedies, practice. The name of a writ which re-cites that the defendant was summoned to appear to answer the plaintiff in a plea whereof he took the cattle of the said plaintiff, specifying them, and that the said plaintiff afterwards made default, wherefore it was then considered that the said plaintiff and his pledges of prosecuting should be in mercy and that the said … [Read more...]

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