Legal Definitions - cognitionibus mittendis

Definition: Cognitionibus mittendis is a Latin term that means "cognizance of pleas to be released." It refers to a writ that orders a justice of the Common Pleas to certify a fine that the justice had imposed but refused to certify.

One example of cognitionibus mittendis is when a justice of the Common Pleas imposes a fine on someone but refuses to certify it. In this case, the person can request a writ of cognitionibus mittendis to order the justice to certify the fine.

Another example is when a person is wrongly fined by a justice of the Common Pleas. They can use cognitionibus mittendis to challenge the fine and have it reviewed by a higher court.

These examples illustrate how cognitionibus mittendis was used in the past to ensure that fines were properly certified and reviewed by higher courts. It was an important legal tool for protecting people's rights and ensuring that justice was served.