The writ by which, under the English judicature acts, all actions are commenced. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF SUMMONS
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WRIT OF MONSTRAVERUNT
Eng. law. A writ which lies for the tenants of ancient demesne who hold by free charter, and not for those tenants who hold by copy of court roll, or by the rod, according to the custom of the manor. F. N. B. 31. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF MONSTRAVERUNT
WRIT OF TOLT
In English law. The name of a writ to remove proceedings on a writ of right patent from the court-baron into the county court. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF TOLT
WRIT OF POSSESSION
This is the writ of execution employed to enforce a judgment to recover the possession of land. It commands the sheriff to enter the land and give possession of it to the person entitled under the judgment. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF POSSESSION
WRIT OF TRESPASS
practice. This writ lies where a party claims damages for a trespass committed against his person, or tangible and corporeal property. See Trespass. … [Read more...] about WRIT OF TRESPASS