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Tams v. Com., 6 Metc

Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

(Mass.) 235; Kennedy vy. People, 1 Cow. Cr, Rep. (N..¥.) 119.—AHas writ. An alas writ is a second writ issued in the same cause, where a former writ of the same kind had been issued without effect In such case, the language of the second writ is, “We command you, as we have before [sicut elias] commanded you,” etc. Roberts v. Church, 17 Conn. 142: Farris v. Walter, 2 Colo. App. 450, 31 Pac. 331.
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.