Definition of Praecipe. Meaning of Praecipe. Synonyms of Praecipe

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Definition of Praecipe

Praecipe
Praecipe Pr[ae]c"i*pe, n. [L., imperative of praecipere to give rules or precepts. See Precept.] (Law) (a) A writ commanding something to be done, or requiring a reason for neglecting it. (b) A paper containing the particulars of a writ, lodged in the office out of which the writ is to be issued. --Wharton.

Meaning of Praecipe from wikipedia

- Writs of praecipe (imperative of the Latin praecipio ("I order"), thus meaning "order [this]") are a widespread feature of the common law tradition, generally...
- were covenant, debt, detinue, and account. These were all writs in the praecipe form, meaning that they commanded the defendant to perform an act: for...
- precepting authorities as part of the Council Tax system). The Latin form praecipe (i.e., to enjoin, command) is used of the note of instructions delivered...
- by a person who had previously recovered the land from a disseisor by a praecipe quod reddat [a different type of writ) or on a default or reddition, but...
- Liberties of England and of the Liberties of the Forest) c. 24 Writ of præcipe Writ of Præcipe. The whole act. 25 Edw. 1. Magna Carta de Libertatibus Anglie,...
- Liberties of England and of the Liberties of the Forest) c. 24 Writ of præcipe Writ of Præcipe. 25 Edw. 1. Magna Carta de Libertatibus Anglie, et de Libertatibus...
- movable court, was excluded from hearing common pleas, which included all praecipe actions for the recovery of property or debt. Actions of tresp**** and replevin...
- courts began to take notice of other cases. These early writs were in the praecipe form: they commanded that the defendant perform a certain act or else appear...
- repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1969 (c. 52) (Writ of præcipe) c. 24 In what Case a Præcipe in Capite is not grantable. — repealed for England and Wales...
- entailed land is conve**** before the common recovery begins, the tenant in præcipe C: intended owner of the land in fee simple, the demandant D: legal stooge...