Vicontiel writs were those that were triable in the sheriff, or county, court.
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Vicontiel writs were those that were triable in the sheriff, or county, court.
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It is in the election of the party injured by a trespass, to sue out a writ of trespass that is returnable, or one that is not. The latter writ is called a vicontiel writ; because the matter therein complained of is to be determined before the sheriff ...
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