Attaint, Writ Of
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Attaint, writ of, issued to inquire whether a jury of twelve men gave a false verdict, so that the judgment following thereupon might be reversed. This writ was abolished by the (English) County Juries Act, 1825 (6 Geo. 4, c. 50), ss. 60, 61. A corrupt juror is punishable by fine and imprisonment, upon an indictment or information.
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