Decies tantum
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A proceeding to recover ten times the amount received against a bribed juror.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
(Ten times as much.) The name of an ancient writ that was used against a juror who had taken a bribe in money for his verdict. The injured party could thus recover ten times the nmount of the bribe.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
(Ten times as much.) The name of an ancient writ that was used against a juror who had taken a bribe in money for his verdict. The injured party could thus recover ten times the amount of the bribe.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. (Ten times as much.)
In English practice. The name of a writ given by the statute 38 Edw.