CLERICO CAPTO PER STATUTUM

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

MERCATORUM. A writ for the delivery of a clerk out of prison, who was taken and incarcerated wpon the breach of a statute merchant. Reg. Orig. 147.

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.