In
English law, ''contra format collations'' was a
writ
In common law, a writ (Anglo-Saxon ''gewrit'', Latin ''breve'') is a formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction; in modern usage, this body is generally a court. Warrants, prerogative writs, subpoenas, ...
to recover donations in a situation where a man had given perpetual
alms to a religious house, hospital, school, or the like, and the governor or managers had alienated the lands, contrary to the intention of the donor.
See also
* ''
Contra formam feoffamenti
In English law, contra formam feoffamenti was a writ for a tenant who was infeoffed by the lord's charter to make certain suit and service to his court, and was afterwards distrained for more than was contained therein.
See also
* Contra formam ...
''
* ''
Contributione facienda
In English law, contributione facienda is a writ which lies where several persons are jointly bound to the same thing, and one or more of them refuse to contribute their share.
For example, if tenants in common, or joint, hold a mill
Mill may ...
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References
English legal terminology
English property law
Ecclesiastical writs
Legal documents with Latin names
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