Ad Quod Damnum - Definition - Law Dictionary Home Dictionary Definition ad-quod-damnum

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Ad quod damnum, a writ which ought to be issued before the Crown grants further liberties, as a fair, market, etc., which may be prejudicial to others; it is addressed to the sheriff, to inquire what damage it may do to grant a fair, market, etc. It is also used to inquire of lands given in mortmain to any house of religion, etc., Termes de la Ley. See 27 Edw. 1, st. 2.