De proprietate probanda
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 inquire into the title of distrained goods.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Writ for proving property. A writ directed to the sheriff, to inquire of the property or goods distrained, where the defendant in an action of replevin claims the property. 8 Bl. Cornin. 148 ; Reg. Orig. 85b.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Writ for proving property. A writ directed to the sheriff, to inquire of the property or goods distrained, where the defendant in an action of replevin claims the property. 3 Bl. Comm. 148; Reg. Orig, 858.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Breve. L. Lat. Writ for proving property. A writ directed to the sheriff, to mquire of the property of goods distrained, where the defendant in an action of replevin claims the property. 3 Bl. Com. 148. Reg. Orig. 85 b.