Robert Foxton got the kings pardon, and so purchasing foorth a supersedeas, the suit therevpon against him was staied.
His counsel applied to the Supreme Court for a supersedeas, but the court, after solemn argument, refused the application.
Under certain conditions, if the defendant's hardship could be definitely shown, a writ of certiorari and supersedeas might issue.
writ to stay legal proceedings, Latin, literally "you shall desist," second person singular subjunctive of supersedare (see supersede).
