QUOD PERMITTAT PROSTERNERE

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QUOD PERMITTAT PROSTERNERE


QUOD PERMITTAT PROSTERNERE, Eng. law. That he give leave to demolish. The name of a writ which commands the defendant to permit the plaintiff to abate the nuisance of which complaint is made, or otherwise to appear in court and to show cause why he will not. On proof of the facts the plaintiff is entitled to have judgment to abate the nuisance and to recover damages. This proceeding, on account of its tediousness and expense, has given way to a special action on the case.

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