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Processum Continuando

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English practice. A writ for the continuance of process after the death of the chief justice or other justices in the commission of oyer and terminer. Reg. Orig. 128. PROCESSUS LEGIS EST GRAVIS VEXAtlo, executio legis coronat opus. The process of the law is a grievous vexation; the execution of the law crowns the work. Co. Litt. 289.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A writ to continue process in effect.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A writ for the continuation of process after the death of the chief justice or other justices in the commission of oyer and terminer. Reg. Orig. 128. PROC H EIN (L. Fr.). Next. A term somewhat used in modern law, and more frequently in the old law; as, prochein ami t pro chain cousin. Co. Litt. 10. PROCHEIN AMI (L. Fr.; spelled, also,

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English practice. A writ for the continuance of process after the death of the chief justice or other justices in the commission of oyer and terminer. Reg. Orig. 128.