HABERE FACIAS SEISINAM
\hˈabə fˈe͡ɪʃəz sˈe͡ɪsɪnˌɑːm], \hˈabə fˈeɪʃəz sˈeɪsɪnˌɑːm], \h_ˈa_b_ə f_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_z s_ˈeɪ_s_ɪ_n_ˌɑː_m]\
Definitions of HABERE FACIAS SEISINAM
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L. Lat. That you cause to have seisin. The writ ofexecution in real actions, directing the sheriff to cause the demandant to have seisin ofthe lands recovered. It was the proper process for giving seisin of a freehold, as distinguishedfrom a chattel interest in lands.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Practice, remedies. The name of a writ of execution, used in most real actions, by which the sheriff is directed that he cause the demandant to have seisin of the lands which he has recovered.3 Bouv. Inst. n. 3374.
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This writ may be taken out at any time within a year and day after judgment. It is to be executed nearly in the same manner as the writ of habere facias possessionem, and, for this purpose, the officer may break open the outer door of a house to deliver seisin to the demandant. 5 Co. 91 b; Com. Dig. Execution, E; Wats. Off. of Sheriff, 238. The name of this writ is abbreviated hab. fac. seis. Vide Bingh. on Exec. 115, 252; Bac. Ab. h. t.
By John Bouvier
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