For Writ we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Canadian Law, Foreclosure, Law, Legal, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury Law and William Shakespeare.

Writ (Canadian Law)

An official court document, signed by a judge or bearing an official court seal, which commands the person to whom it is addressed, to do something specific. That "person" is typically either a sheriff (who may be instructed to seize property, for example) or a defendant (for whom the writ is the first notice of formal legal action. In these cases, the writ would command the person to answer the charges laid out in the suit, or else judgment may be made against them in their absence).

Writ (Foreclosure)

An order or mandatory process in writing issued in the name of a court or judicial officer commanding the person to whom it is directed to perform or refrain from performing a specified act.

Writ (Law)

A judicial order directing a person to do something.

Writ (Legal)

A judicial order directing a person to do something.

Writ (Nursing Home Abuse)

Broadly, a court order requiring the performance of some act or giving authority to have the act done.

Writ (Personal Injury Law)

Broadly, a court order requiring the performance of some act or giving authority to have the act done.

Writ (William Shakespeare)

Gospel, truth.

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