- capias pro fine
- A writ for the arrest of a person who had not paid a fine which had been imposed upon him.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
capias pro fine
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Capias pro fine — are writs or warrants issued after the defendant defaults on an agreement with the court. The writ is considered outstanding until paid in full. The recipient usually must remain in jail until fees and/or costs have been satisfied by time served… … Wikipedia
capias pro fine — /keypiyas prow fayniy/ (That you take for the fine or in mercy.) Formerly, if the verdict was for the defendant, the plaintiff was adjudged to be amerced for his false claim; but, if the verdict was for the plaintiff, then in all actions vi et… … Black's law dictionary
capias pro fine — /keypiyas prow fayniy/ (That you take for the fine or in mercy.) Formerly, if the verdict was for the defendant, the plaintiff was adjudged to be amerced for his false claim; but, if the verdict was for the plaintiff, then in all actions vi et… … Black's law dictionary
pro fine — See capias pro fine … Ballentine's law dictionary
capitur pro fine — Same as capias pro fine … Ballentine's law dictionary
