Giando
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
practice, is a writ which lies to replevy a man out of prison, or out of the custody of any private person, in the same manner which cattle taken in distress may be replevied, upon giving security to the sheriff that the man shall be forthcoming to answer to any charge against him. This writ is almost entirely superseded by the more effectual writ of habeas corpus. 3 B). Com, 129; Com. Dig. Imprisonment, (L 4); Lord Raym. 613; F.