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Of Writs or Process. The redelivery of a writ or process by the officer charged with its execution to the court from which it issued, with an account of the manner in which he has executed it. The account indorsed on or affixed to process or writs by the officer, stating the manner of its execution. To Writs. The answer made" by one to whom an alternative writ, (as of habeas corpus or quo warranto) is directed. On Appeal or Error. The papers or record transmitted from the lower to the appellate court.