writ of right
Americannoun
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English Law. a writ directed to a person who presided over a feudal court, directing him to render justice between his vassals in a dispute as to ownership of land: usually led to a trial in a royal court if feudal ownership was involved.
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Law. a common-law writ to restore land to its rightful owner or tenants.
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The writ is a remedial mandatory writ of right existing by the common law, i.e. it is one of the extraordinary remedies—such as mandamus, certiorari and prohibitions, which the superior courts may grant.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
If somebody is bringing a royal close writ of right directed to the bailiffs of the manor it cannot be opened unless in full court.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
It is opened by a writ of right which is bound up with the roll, but has not been printed by Mr. Maitland as it does not contain anything of special interest.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
"He might win his writ of right," said Hatton demurely, stretching out his legs and leaning back in his chair.
From Sybil, or the Two Nations by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
They say the writ of right killed poor Lord de Mowbray, but to my mind he never recovered the burning of the Castle.
From Sybil, or the Two Nations by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
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