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De coronatore eligendo

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A writ to compel the sheriff to choose a coroner.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Writ for electing a coroner. A writ issued to the sheriff in England, commanding him to proceed to the election of a coroner, which is done in full county court, the freeholders being the electors. Sewell, Sheriffs, 372.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Writ for electing a coroner. <A writ issied to the sheriff in England, commanding him to proceed to the election of a coroner, which is done in full county court, the freeholders being the electors. Sewell, Sheriffs, 372.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Breve. L. Lat. Writ for electing a coroner. A writ issued to the sheriflF m England, commanding him to proceed to the election of a coroner, which is done in full county court, {in pleno comitatu,) the freeholders being the electors. Beg. Orig. 177. Beg. Jud. Appendix, 19. 1 Bl. Com. 347. 3 Steph. Com. 31. Sewel Vs Law of Sheriff, 372.