Definition of Writ Of Covenant

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Writ of covenant
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ to recover damages for breach of a covenant.

  • Writ of Covenant
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    A writ which lies where a party claims damages for breach of covenant; i. e., of a promise under seal.