Register Of Writs
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
A book preserved in the English court of chancery, in which were entered, from time to time, all forms of writs once issued. St. Westminster II. c. 25. It is spoken of as one of the most ancient books of the common law. Co. Litt. 159; 4 Inst. 150; 8 Cpke, pref.; 3 Bl. Comm. 183*. It was first printed and published in the reign of Hen. VIII. This book is still in authority, as containing, in general, an accurate transcript of the forms of all writs as then framed, and as they ought still to be framed in modern practice. But many of the writs now in use are not contained in it; and a variation from the register is not conclusive against the propriety of a form, if other sufficient authority can be adduced to prove its correctness. Steph. PI. 7, 8.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A book preserved in the English court of chancery, in which were entered, from time to time, all forms It is spoken of as one of the most ancient books of the common law. Co. Litt. 159; Co. 4th Inst. 150; 8 Co. Pref.; 3 Shars. Bla. Com. 183*. It was first printed and published in the reign of Hen. VIII. This book is still an authority, as containing, in general, an accurate transcript of the forms of all writs as then framed, and as they ought still to be framed in modern practice. But many of the writs now in use are not v contained in it. And a variation from the register is not conclusive against the propriety of a form, if other sufficient authority can be adduced to prove its correctness. Steph. PI. 7, 8.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A book preserved in the English court of chancery, in which were entered the various forms of original and judicial writs.
Defined under Register in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
This is a book in which were entered, from time to time, and preserved in the English court of chancery, all forms of writs once issucd. It was first printed and published in the reign of Henry VIII. This book is still in authority, as containing, in general, an accurate transcript of the forms of all writs as then framed, and as they ought still to be framed in modern practice. It seems, however, that a variation from the register is not conclusive against the propriety of a form, if other sufficient authority can be adduced to prove its correctness. Steph. Pl. 7, 8. REGISTER FOR THE PRO-