Monition

5 A process, in the nature of a summons, issued by courts proceeding according to the civil law; in particular, by admiralty courts.^ 1 See E. S. §§ 4037-^8; 1 Sup. E. S. p.

155. Compai-e 3 & 4 Vict. c. 96; 11 & 12 Vict. o. 88. ! Mercantile Bank v. New York, 121 U. S. 163.

155-57 (1887), Matthews, J. See on same subject.

Bank of Eedemption v. Boston, 126 id. 60 (1888); Hepbui-u v. School Directors, 23 Wall. 480, 483 (1874); First Nat. Bank of Utica V. Waters, 19 Blatch. 242 (1881); Evansville Nat.' Bank v. Britton, 105 U. S. 322 (1881); Boyer V. Boyer, 113 id. 689 (1886); Mc Mahon v. Palmes', 102 N. T. 176, 188 (1886): Wasson v.

First Nat

Bank of Indianapolis, 107 Ind. 206 (1886); Richards v. Town of Rock Rapids, 31 F. R. 508 (1887); Tennessee v. Whitworth, under Tax, 2. 'Mann v. Mann, 14 Johns. *12 (1816); 1 Johns. C2i. 231; 9 Barb. 35; 4 Jones, Eq. 244. * Branch v. United States, 13 Ct. CI. 289 (1876).

General monition

A citation or summons to all persons interested to appear and show cause why the libel should not be sustained and the prayer for relief granted.

Special monition

A similar warrant giving special notice to persons named, of the pendency of the suit, the grounds of it, and the time and place of trial.

Mixed monition

Contains directions to all persons interested and a special summons to particular persons. 1 Acts of Congress and the rules and practice of the courts prescribe the time and manner of notice and service of the several writs. A writ may issue upon libel or information against a promissory note to attach, seize, or arrest it.^ See Res, 3.