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Term: distringas nuper vicecomitem
Definition: Distringas nuper vicecomitem is a legal term that refers to a writ that orders a new sheriff to seize the property of a former sheriff until they fulfill their obligations. This can include bringing in a defendant to answer charges, selling goods under a court order, or accounting for proceeds taken in execution. Essentially, it's a way to hold former sheriffs accountable for their duties even after they've left office.
Definition: Distringas Nuper Vicecomitem is a legal term that refers to a writ that orders a new sheriff to seize the property of a former sheriff until the former sheriff fulfills their legal obligations. This can include bringing in a defendant to answer a charge, selling goods that were seized, or completing other tasks that the former sheriff should have done while in office. It can also be a writ that calls on an ex-sheriff to account for the proceeds taken in execution.
These examples illustrate how a Distringas Nuper Vicecomitem writ can be used to hold a former sheriff accountable for their legal obligations and ensure that justice is served.