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distringas
distringas (dɪsˈtrɪŋɡæs) n (Law) law (formerly) a writ directing a sheriff to distrain[from Latin: you shall distrain (the opening word of the writ)]distringas
distringas a writ directing a sheriffto DISTRAIN.DISTRINGAS, remedies. A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him to distrain one of his goods and chattels, to enforce his compliance of what is required of him, as for his appearance in a court on such a day, and the like. Com. Dig. Process, D 7; Chit. Pr. Index, h.t. Sellon's Pr. Index, h.t.;Tidd's Pr. Index, h.t. 11 East, 353. It is also a form of execution in the action of detinue, and assize of nuisance. Registrum Judiciale, 56; 1 Rawle, 44, 48; Bro. Abr. pl. 26; 22; H. VI. 41. This writ is likewise used to compel the appearance of a corporation aggregate. 4 Bouv. Inst. n. 4191. |