De cartis reddendis
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A writ for the recovery of deeds.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
(For restoring charters.) A writ to secure the delivery of charters or deeds; a writ of detinue. Reg. Orig. 159b.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
(For restoring charters.) A writ to secure the delivery of charters or deeds; a writ of detinus, Reg. Orig, 1598,