Habeas corpora
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1839)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
An old writ to enforce the attendance of a jury.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
in English practice, is a writ issued out the C. P. commanding the sheriff to compel the appearance of a jury in the cause between the parties.. It answers the same purpose in that court as the Distringus Juratores answers in the K. B.