Legal Definitions - distringas nuper vicecomitem

Definition: Distringas Nuper Vicecomitem is a legal term that refers to a writ that orders a new sheriff to seize the property of a former sheriff until the former sheriff fulfills their legal obligations. This can include bringing in a defendant to answer a charge, selling goods that were seized, or completing other tasks that the former sheriff should have done while in office. It can also be a writ that calls on an ex-sheriff to account for the proceeds taken in execution.

• If a former sheriff failed to sell goods that were seized under a court order, a Distringas Nuper Vicecomitem writ could be issued to the new sheriff to seize the former sheriff's property until the goods are sold.
• If a former sheriff did not bring in a defendant to answer a charge, a Distringas Nuper Vicecomitem writ could be issued to the new sheriff to seize the former sheriff's property until the defendant is brought in.
• If a former sheriff did not complete other tasks that they were supposed to do while in office, a Distringas Nuper Vicecomitem writ could be issued to the new sheriff to seize the former sheriff's property until the tasks are completed.

These examples illustrate how a Distringas Nuper Vicecomitem writ can be used to hold a former sheriff accountable for their legal obligations and ensure that justice is served.