What is WRIT OF TRIAL?

In English law. A writ directing an action brought in a superiorcourt to be tried in an inferior court or before the under-sheriff, under St. 3 & 4 Wm.IV. c. 42. It is now superseded by the county courts act of 1807, c. 142,

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Related Legal Terms
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