Legal Definitions - writ of deceit

A writ of deceit is a legal document that can be filed against someone who deceives and causes harm to another person by acting in their name.

For example, if someone pretends to be a doctor and gives medical advice that causes harm to a patient, the patient can file a writ of deceit against that person.

Another example could be if someone pretends to be a lawyer and gives legal advice that causes harm to a client, the client can file a writ of deceit against that person.

These examples illustrate how a person can be held accountable for their actions if they deceive and cause harm to others by acting in their name.