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Habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
Habeas corpus ad subjiciendum (that you have the body to answer). This, the most celebrated prerogative writ in the English law, is a remedy for a person deprived of his liberty. It is addressed to
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Mandamus
Mandamus [we command). (1) A high prerogative writ of a most extensive remedial nature. In form it is a command issuing in the King's name from
Habeas corpora juratorum
the higher court shall decree, A Dictionary of Law, William C. Anderson, 1889, p. 500. Is a high prerogative writ of English Common Law, Habeas Corpus Act of 1979 and 1816 are basis of security for the enjoyment … of personal freedom, Webster American Dictionary, p. 856. In India every High Court is empowered to issue the prerogative writ of habeas corpus for enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose, Introduction to Study of the
Primer fine
out the writ or pr'cipe, called a writ of covenant, there was due to the Crown, by ancient prerogative, a primer fine, or a noble for every five marks of land sued for; that was one-tenth of
Seisina habenda
for delivery of seisin to the lord of lands and tenements, after the sovereign, in right of his prerogative, had had the year, day, and waste on a felony committed, etc., Reg. Brev. 165. … Seisina habenda, etc., a writ for delivery of seisin to the lord of lands and tenements, after the sovereign, in right of his
Restitution, Writ of
Matched in: Term Restitution, Writ of
Ground-writ
Matched in: Term Ground-writ
Inquiry, writ of
Matched in: Term Inquiry, writ of
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