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Fieri feci

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

I have caused it to be made, the return on a fieri facias, after levy.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

(I have caused to be made.)

In practice. The name given to the return made by a sheriff or other officer to a writ of fieri facias, where he has collected the whole or a part, of the sum directed to be levied. 2 Tidd, Pr. 1018. The return, as actually made, is expressed by the word "Satisfied" indorsed on the writ.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

(i have caused to be made.) In practice, The name given to the return made by a sherilf or other officer to a writ of fieri fucias, where he has collected the whole, or a part, of the aum directed to be levied. 2 Tidd, Pr, 1018. ‘The return, ag actually made, is expressed by the word “Satis Hed” indorsed on the writ. Fieri non dehet, (debuit,) sed factum valet. It ought not to be done, but [if] done, itis valid. Shep. Touch, 6; 5 Coke, 39; T. Raym. 58; 1Strange, 526. A maxim frequently applied in pvactice. 19 Jotins. *.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. (I have caused to be made.)

In practice. The name given to the return made by a sheriff or other officer to a writ of fieri facias, where he has collected the whole, or a part of the sum directed to be levied. 2 Tidd's Pr. 1018. The return, as actually made, is expressed by the word "satisfied" endorsed on the writ.