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si recognoscat
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A quick definition of si recognoscat:
Term: si recognoscat
Definition: Si recognoscat is a legal term that means "if he acknowledges" in Latin. It refers to a writ that allows a creditor to collect a specific sum of money that the debtor had admitted to owing in county court. In simpler terms, it is a document that helps a person who is owed money to get it back if the debtor has already admitted to owing it in court.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: si recognoscatDefinition: Si recognoscat is a legal writ that allows a creditor to collect a specific sum of money that the debtor has acknowledged in county court to be owed. It means "if he acknowledges" in Latin.
Example: If a debtor owes $500 to a creditor and acknowledges this debt in county court, the creditor can use si recognoscat to collect that specific amount of money. This writ is only applicable if the debtor has already admitted to owing a specific amount of money in court. The creditor cannot use this writ if the debtor denies owing any money or if the amount owed is not specified.