Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
writ of mesne — /rit av miyn/ In old English law, a writ which was so called by reason of the words used in the writ, namely, Unde idem A. qui medius est inter C. et prcefatum B. ; that is, A., who is mesne between C., the lord paramount, and B., the tenant… … Black's law dictionary
writ — A written judicial order to perform a specified act, or giving authority to have it done, as in a writ of mandamus or certiorari, or as in an original writ for instituting an action at common law. A written court order or a judicial process,… … Black's law dictionary
mesne process — / mēn / n [mesne intermediate, intervening, from Anglo French, alteration of Old French meien middle, from Latin medianus, from medius middle]: process (as a writ) issued in the course of a proceeding Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam… … Law dictionary
Mesne process — Process Proc ess, n. [F. proc[ e]s, L. processus. See {Proceed}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of proceeding; continued forward movement; procedure; progress; advance. Long process of time. Milton. [1913 Webster] The thoughts of men are widened with … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
writ of attachment — An order to seize a debtor s property so as to secure the claim of a creditor. A writ employed to enforce obedience to an order or judgment of the court. It may take the form of taking or seizing property to bring it under control of the court.… … Black's law dictionary
mesne process — noun : all process issued after the commencement by original writ or any modern substitute therefor and before the termination of a lawsuit by a writ of execution … Useful english dictionary
writ of right patent — a writ of right directed to the sheriff and used in behalf of a person claiming to hold land by free tenure of a mesne lord … Useful english dictionary
mesne, writ of — Any notice, word, or communication, no matter the mode and no matter how sent, from one person to another. @ President s message An annual communication from the president of the United States to Congress, made at or near the beginning of each… … Black's law dictionary
mesne, writ of — Any notice, word, or communication, no matter the mode and no matter how sent, from one person to another. @ President s message An annual communication from the president of the United States to Congress, made at or near the beginning of each… … Black's law dictionary
brevia anticipantia — /briyviya aentisapaensh(iy)a/ At common law, anticipating or preventive writs. Six were included in this category, viz.: Writ of mesne; warrantia chartce; monstraverunt; audita querela; curia claudenda; and ne injuste vexes … Black's law dictionary
