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ARRESTMENT AJTURISDICTIONIS

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Scotch

FUNDANDZ CAUSA. In Scotch law. A process to bring a foreigner within the jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland. The warrant attaches a foreigner’s goods within the jurisdiction, and these will not be relensed unless caution or security be given.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.