ASSISA

ASSISA, or Assize, Assize.

See ASSIZE.

ASSISA CADERE,to fall from the Assize, in Law, is to be non-suited. See NON-SUIT.

Assisa Cadit in Furatam,is where the Thing in Controversy is so doubtful, that it must necessarily be tried by a Jury. See JURY.

Assisa capi in modum Assize,is when the Defendant pleads to the Assize, without taking any Exception to the Count, Declaration, or Writ.



Assisa Nocumenti,is an Assize of Nuisance. See NUISANCE and ANNOYANCE.

Assisa Panis & Cervisiae,denotes the Power or Privilege of assigning, or adjusting the Weight and Measure of Bread and Beer. See ASSIZE.

Assisa Judicium,in Law, signifies a Judgment of the Court, given either against the Plaintiff or Defendant, for Default. See DEFAULT.

Assisa Continuanda,is a Writ directed to the Justices, to take an Assize for the Continuance of a Cause, where certain Records alleged cannot in Time be procured by the Party. See WRIT.

Assisa proroganda,is a Writ directed to the justices of Assize, for the Stay of Proceedings, by reason of the King’s Business, wherein the Party is employed. See WRIT.

ASSISA