ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WRIT
Old English; related to Old Norse rit, Gothic writs stroke, Old High German riz (German Riss a tear).
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WRIT»
Discover the use of
writ in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
writ and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Holy
Writ as Oral Lit: The Bible as Folklore
This book helps us resolve some of the mysteries and contradictions that evolved during the Bible's pre-written legacy and that persist in the Great Book today.
2
Mechanisms of Democracy : Institutional Design
Writ Small: ...
In this book, Adrian Vermeule moves beyond these debates, changing the focus to institutional design writ small.
Adrian Vermeule Professor of Law Harvard Law School, 2007
Masterful storytelling ... gripping legal drama ... relentless suspense -- these are the hallmarks of Perri O'Shaughnessy's work.
Perri O'Shaughnessy, 2007
4
Straight
Writ Queer: Non-Normative Expressions of ...
"This book examines literature previously viewed as "straight" in a search for alternative manifestations of desire and performance, relationships that contain an apparent disconnect between gender and desire.
5
Habeas Corpus: Rethinking the Great
Writ of Liberty
In this timely volume, Eric M. Freedman reexamines four of the Supreme Court’s most important habeas corpus rulings: one by Chief Justice John Marshall in 1807 concerning Aaron Burr’s conspiracy, two arising from the traumatic national ...
6
Holy
Writ: Interpretation in Law and Religion
This volume presents a discussion of interpretation in law and religion with the multidisciplinary group of authors discussing the textualist approach presented here by American Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, with reference to both ...
Professor Paul Cliteur, Dr Arie-Jan Kwak, 2013
Exposing the true nature of Holy Writ was the main purpose for writing Unholy Writ. The modus operandi for this expose involved a thoroughgoing critical analysis of Scripture.
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A Treatise of the
Writ of Habeas Corpus: Including ...
First edition of this comprehensive work discusses all aspects of the writ and its jurisdiction in English common law and United States federal and state courts.
William Smithers Church, 1886
9
The
Writ of Habeas Corpus: The Right to Have Your Day in Court
Describes the history behind the development of habeas corpus and explains how it is used today.
10
The Landlord's Legal Guide in Texas
A landlord who wins an eviction suit gets a judgment for possession and a writ of
possession. The writ of possession is the name for the legal document that
authorizes the sheriff or constable to forcibly remove the tenant from the premises
if ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WRIT»
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writ is used in the context of the following news items.
Writ's end: Everybody please stop saying 'drop the writ'
It's election time in Canada. Or at least it's rumours-of-an-early-election-call time in Canada. And many, many people have been talking about writs being ... «iPolitics.ca, Jul 15»
SC dismisses writ plea by Wayanad medical college
The Supreme Court on Thursday held that though citizens have a right to establish institutions to impart medical and technical education, they enjoy no ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Writ seeks Maya's legitimacy as lawmaker and minister
A writ petition has been filed requesting the High Court to issue a rule seeking an explanation regarding Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal ... «DhakaTribune, Jul 15»
Football club issues High Court writ against police force for 'illegal …
A Championship football club has issued a High Court writ against a police force for more than £500,000. Ipswich Town Football Club claims it has been the ... «Police Oracle, Jun 15»
SC junks Korean's petition for writ of amparo, orders raps vs Manila …
MANILA, Philippines -- The Supreme Court rejected a petition for a writ of amparo filed by a South Korean fugitive and at the same time ordered administrative ... «InterAksyon, Jun 15»
Haslam issues writ, setting up election to replace Haynes
Bill Haslam formally issued a writ of election Monday, clearing the way for a contest this year to replace Ryan Haynes in the state Legislature. The primary to ... «WBIR-TV, Jun 15»
In Wild West pre-writ period, parties, advocacy groups issue political …
Federal political parties and third-party interest groups are taking advantage of the unregulated pre-election writ period to spend untold millions on radio and ... «CityNews, May 15»
New York court issues habeas corpus writ for chimpanzees
A judge in New York has issued a writ of habeas corpus in a case brought by animal rights activists on behalf of two chimpanzees. The order means the ... «BBC News, Apr 15»
HCs can't interfere with civil courts' orders under writ jurisdiction: SC
NEW DELHI: Judicial orders of civil courts cannot be interfered with by the High Courts while exercising writ jurisdiction relating to their power to quash orders of ... «Economic Times, Mar 15»
Comelec issues writ of execution; orders Antique Gov. Javier to …
SAN JOSE, Antique -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a writ of execution following its earlier ruling disqualifying Antique Gov. Exequiel B. «InterAksyon, Jan 15»
