Legal Definitions - distringas vicecomitem

Definition: Distringas vicecomitem is a legal term that means "you are to distrain the sheriff." It refers to a writ called a distringas that orders the coroner to take action against a sheriff who has failed to execute a writ of venditioni exponas.

Example: If a sheriff fails to execute a writ of venditioni exponas, the court may issue a distringas writ ordering the coroner to take action against the sheriff. This could involve seizing the sheriff's property or assets until the writ is executed.

The example illustrates how the term "distringas vicecomitem" is used in a legal context to enforce the execution of a writ and hold the sheriff accountable for their duties.