Distress Infinite
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Burrill (1850), Bouvier (1839)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In English practice. A process commanding the sheriff to distrain a person from time to time, and continually afterwards, by taking his goods by way of pledge to enforce the performance of something due from the party distrained upon. In this case, no distress can be immoderate, because, whatever its value may be, it cannot be sold, but is to be immediately restored on satisfaction being made. 3 Bl. Comm. 231. It was the means anciently resorted to to compel an appearance. See "Attachment;" "Arrest."
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In English Practice. A process commanding the sheriff to distrain a person from time to time, and continually afterwards, by taking his goods by way of pledge to enforce the performance of something due from the party distrained upon. In this case no distress can be immoderate, because, whatever its value may be, it cannot be sold, but is to be immediately restored on satisfaction being made; 3 Bla. Com. 231. It was the means anciently resorted to to compel an appearance. See Attachment; Arrest.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In English practice. A distress which has no bounds with regard to its quantity, and may be repeated from time to time until the stubbornness of the party is conquered. 3 Bl. Com. 231, 280, 281, Termes de la leg. 3 Steph. Com. 609.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
English practice, is a process commanding the sheriff.to distrain a person from time to time, and continually afterwards, by taking his goods by way of pledge, to enforce the performance of something due from the party distrained upon. In this case no distress can be immoderate, because whatever its value may be, it cannot be sold, but 1s to be immediately restored on satisfaction being. made. 3 Bl. Com. 231.