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De Cursu

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

Of course. Reg. Orig. 29b. The formal proceedings in an action, as distinguished from those incidental proceedings that may be taken in summons, petition, or motion, all of which latter are called "summary proceedings."

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Of course. The usual, necessary, and formal proceedings.in an action are said to be de cursu; as distinguished from summary proceedings or such as are incidental and may be token on summons or motion. Writs de cursu are such as are issued of course, as distinguished from prerogative writs.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. Of course. Meg. Orig, 29 b, regula. DE CUSTODIA TFRR^ ET H^RE-, DIS, Breve, L. Lat. Writ of ward, or writ of right of ward. A writ which lay for a guardian in knight's service or in socage, to recover the possession and custody of the infant, or the wardship of the land and heir. Rtg. Orig. 161 b. F. N. B, 139 B. 2BI. Com. 141.