Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ to compel a cotenant to contribute toward repairs.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    A writ by which one tenant In common seeks to compel another to aid in repairing the property held in common. 8 Barn. & C. 269.