Legal Definitions - cape

Definition: A legal writ used to recover possession of land.

Examples:

• Cape magnum: A writ that grants possession of land before the tenant appears in court.
• Cape parvum: A writ for the recovery of land issued after the tenant appears in court.

These examples illustrate how a cape is a legal document used in land disputes. The cape magnum is used when the tenant has not yet appeared in court, while the cape parvum is used after the tenant has appeared. Both types of cape are used to recover possession of land.