Legal Term: DISTRINGAS

Definition: remedies. A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him to distrain one of his goods and chattels, to enforce his compliance of what is required of him, as for his appearance in a court on such a day, and the like. Com. Dig. Process, D 7, Chit. Pr. Index, h. t. Sellons Pr. Index, h. t., Tidds Pr. Index, h. t. 11 East, 353. It is also a form of execution in the action of detinue, and assize of nuisance. Registrum Judiciale, 56, 1 Rawle, 44, 48, Bro. Abr. pl. 26, 22, H. VI. 41. This writ is likewise used to compel the appearance of a corporation agregate. 4 Bouv. Inst. n. 4191.

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