Writ of right

Definition
1  : a common-law writ formerly used to restore property held by another to its rightful owner
2  : a writ granted as a matter of right
compare extraordinary writ in this entry



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slight negligence

failure to exercise the great degree of care typical of an extraordinarily prudent person


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