TESTATUM WRIT

In practice. A writ containing a testatum clause; such as a testatum capias, a testatum ft. fa., and a testatum ca. sa. See TESTATUM. … [Read more...] about TESTATUM WRIT

In practice. When a writ of execution has been directed to the sheriff of a county, and he returns that the defendant is not found in his bailiwick, or that he has no goods there, as the case may he, then a second writ reciting this former writ and the sheriff's answer to the same, may be directed to the sheriff of some other county wherein the defendant is supposed to be, or … [Read more...] about TESTATUM

A woman who makes a will; a woman who dies leaving a will; a female testator. … [Read more...] about TESTATRIX

One who makes or has made a testament or will; one who dies leaving a will. This term is borrowed from the civil law. Inst. 2, 14, 5, 6. Testatoris ultima voluntas est perimplenda secundum veram intentionem suam. Co. Litt 322. The last will of a testator is to be thoroughly fulfilled according to his real intention. … [Read more...] about TESTATOR

Witness; evidence. … [Read more...] about TESTATION