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that part of a deed that introduces the operative part, usually with the words 'Now this deed witnesseth.'
Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001.
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testatum — /testeytam/ The name of a writ which is issued by the court of one county to the sheriff of another county in the same state, when defendant cannot be found in the county where the court is located: for example, after a judgment has been obtained … Black's law dictionary
testatum writ — /testeytam rit/ In practice, a writ containing a testatum clause; such as a testatum capias, a testatum fi. fa., and a testatum ca. sa. See testatum … Black's law dictionary
testatum capias ad satisfaciendum — noun see testatum capias … Useful english dictionary
testatum — tes·ta·tum … English syllables
testatum — /tɛsˈteɪtəm/ (say tes taytuhm) noun the witnessing part of a deed or agreement. {Latin: literally, that which has been attested} …
testatum — Testified … Ballentine's law dictionary
testatum — … Useful english dictionary
testatum capias — A writ or process issued in a civil action for the arrest of a defendant when the return of a previously issued process showed that he could not be found within the county. See 3 Bl Comm 283 … Ballentine's law dictionary
testatum clause — Same as testimonium clause … Ballentine's law dictionary
testatum writ — A writ of fieri facias issued from a court which renders a judgment for the purpose of subjecting property of the judgment debtor in another county to the satisfaction of the judgment. 30 Am J2d Exec § 60 … Ballentine's law dictionary
