Legal Definitions - de copia libelli deliberanda

DE COPIA LIBELLI DELIBERANDA

De copia libelli deliberanda is a Latin term used in Ecclesiastical law. It means "for delivering a copy of a libel". It refers to a writ that orders a judge in an ecclesiastical court to provide the defendant with a copy of the plaintiff's complaint.

For example, if someone is accused of a crime in an ecclesiastical court, they have the right to see the complaint against them. The de copia libelli deliberanda writ ensures that they receive a copy of the complaint so they can prepare their defense.

Another example is if a church member is accused of violating church rules, they have the right to see the complaint against them. The writ ensures that they receive a copy of the complaint so they can defend themselves.

These examples illustrate how the de copia libelli deliberanda writ protects the rights of defendants in ecclesiastical court by ensuring they have access to the complaint against them.