Legal Definitions - fine pro redisseisina capiendo

Fine pro redisseisina capiendo is a legal term that refers to a writ that allowed a person who had been imprisoned for twice dispossessing someone to be released upon payment of a reasonable fine.

For instance, if John had been imprisoned for twice dispossessing Jane of her property, he could be released from prison by paying a fine. This fine is called fine pro redisseisina capiendo.