Writ De Odio Et Atia
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
Engl. luw. This writ is probably obsolete, and superseded by the writ; of hubeas corpus. Tt was anciently directed to the sheriff, commanding him to inquire whether a prisoner charged with murder was committed upon just cause or suspicion, or merely propter odium et atiam, for hatred and ill-will; and, if upon the inquisition due cause of suspicion did not appear, then there issued another writ for the sheriff to admit him to bail. 3 Bl. Com. 128; Com. Dig. Imprisonment, (L 3).