Legal Definitions - writ of course

A writ of course is a writ that is issued as a matter of course or granted as a matter of right. It is also known as a writ of right or breve de cursu.

If a person has a legal right to a property, they can obtain a writ of course to claim it. This writ is granted as a matter of right, meaning that the person does not need to prove their case before the writ is issued.

Another example of a writ of course is a writ of covenant. This writ is used when a person claims damages as a result of a breach of a promise under seal or other covenant. It is also known as breve de conventione.

For instance, if a landlord promises to make repairs to a rental property but fails to do so, the tenant can obtain a writ of covenant to claim damages for the breach of promise.

These examples illustrate how a writ of course is granted as a matter of right, without the need for the person to prove their case before the writ is issued.