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

    A writ against a tenant who committed waste.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    The name of a writ to be issued against a tenant who has committed waste of the premises. There are several forms of this writ. Fitzh. Nab Brev. 125.