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...] about WRIT PRO RETORNO HABENDO
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WRONGFUL ACT
An act that is unlawful or tortious and causes harm to another person. … [Read more...] about WRONGFUL ACT
WRITE DOWN
To reduce in value or to lower a price. … [Read more...] about WRITE DOWN
WRONGFUL DEATH
A tort claim whereby the plaintiff seeks extensive damages from a defendant who, due to negligence, caused the death of a person close to the plaintiff, usually a spouse or close relative. … [Read more...] about WRONGFUL DEATH
WRITE OFF
A tax deductible expense, typically referring to a type of depreciation of a business asset. … [Read more...] about WRITE OFF