Writ Of Covenant
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In practice. A writ which lies where a party claims damages for breach of covenant, i. e., of a promise under seal.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A writ to recover damages for breach of a covenant.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A writ which lies where a party claims damages for breach of covenant, i. e. of a promise under seal.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A writ which lies where a party claims damages for breach of covenant; i. e., of a promise under seal.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
in practice, is a writ which lies where a party claims damages for breach of covenant, t. e. of a promise under seal.