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Writ of attaint — A writ of attaint is an obsolete writ in English law, issued to inquire whether a jury had given a false verdict in a trial. In criminal cases, the writ of attaint was issued at the suit of the Crown, and in civil cases at the suit of either… … Wikipedia
Attaint — At*taint , n. [OF. attainte. See {Attaint}, v.] 1. A touch or hit. Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] 2. (Far.) A blow or wound on the leg of a horse, made by overreaching. White. [1913 Webster] 3. (Law) A writ which lies after judgment, to inquire… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
attaint — /ateynt/ Attainted, stained, or blackened. In old English practice, a writ which lay to inquire whether a jury of twelve men had given a false verdict, in order that the judgment might be reversed. 3 Bl. Comm. 402. This inquiry was made by a… … Black's law dictionary
attaint — /ateynt/ Attainted, stained, or blackened. In old English practice, a writ which lay to inquire whether a jury of twelve men had given a false verdict, in order that the judgment might be reversed. 3 Bl. Comm. 402. This inquiry was made by a… … Black's law dictionary
attaint — Verb: To pass sentence of attainder. Adjective: Under sentence of attainder. Convicted of high treason or felony; stained and degraded by conviction of a capital offense; deprived of all civil rights and capacities. Noun: An ancient writ employed … Ballentine's law dictionary
Jury nullification — means making a law void by jury decision; in other words, the process whereby a jury in a criminal case effectively nullifies a law by acquitting a defendant regardless of the weight of evidence against him or her. [… … Wikipedia
Subpoena ad testificandum — A subpoena ad testificandum is a court summons to appear and give oral testimony for use at a hearing or trial. The subpoena developed as a creative writ, the writ subpoena , from the Court of Chancery. Writs of many kinds formed the essential… … Wikipedia
Embracery — is the attempt to influence a juror corruptly to give his verdict in favour of one side or the other in a trial, by promise, persuasions, entreaties, money, entertainments and the like.In English law, it was an offence both at common law and by… … Wikipedia
Amiterre legem terrae — Amittere legem terrae (literally, to lose the law of the land ) is a Latin phrase used in law, signifying the forfeiture of the right of swearing in any court or cause, or to become infamous.Historically, this has been the punishment of champions … Wikipedia
Robert Randal — (ca 1766 ndash; May 2 1834) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.He was born Robert Randall in Maryland (Virginia in some sources) around 1766; after 1809, he spelled his surname Randal. In 1795, he was part of a partnership… … Wikipedia
