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Writ Of Prevention

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

This name is given to certain writs which may be issued in anticipation of suits which may arise. Co. Litt. 100.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

This name is given to certain writs which may be issued in anticipation of suits which may arise. Co. Litt. 100. See Quia Timet.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

This name is given to cortain write which may be issued in anticipation of suits which may arise, Co. Litt 100.