De Computo
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Breve. L. Lat. Writ of account. A writ commanding a defendant to render a reasonable account to the plaintiff, or show cause to the contrary.
Beg. Orig. 186—138.
F. N. ^.117, E. The foundation of the modem action of account. See Account, Computus.