Legal Definitions - monstrans de droit

MONSTRANS DE DROIT

Monstrans de droit was a legal term used in the past to refer to a method of obtaining restitution from the Crown. It was a manifestation of right that was replaced by the writ of right. Currently, restitution is obtained by an ordinary action against the government.

For example, if the government took someone's property without proper compensation, the owner could use monstrans de droit to demand restitution. They would have to prove that they had a legal right to the property and that the government had violated that right. If successful, the government would be required to return the property or provide compensation.

However, this method is no longer used today. Instead, individuals can file a lawsuit against the government to seek restitution for any violations of their rights.

These examples illustrate how monstrans de droit was a legal method used in the past to obtain restitution from the Crown, but it has since been replaced by other legal methods.