receive a writ

Examples (10)

• A company can receive a writ if it fails to pay its debts.
• She was surprised to receive a writ from the High Court yesterday.
• If you don't comply, you might receive a writ of mandamus.
• The defendant refused to receive the writ, causing further legal complications.
• Has the legal department received a writ regarding the new lawsuit?
• Upon his return, he expected to receive a writ for contempt of court.
• No one wants to receive a writ, especially one related to a libel case.
• They will receive a writ demanding their appearance in court next month.
• Having received a writ, the organization immediately sought legal counsel.
• To receive a writ means that formal legal proceedings have begun against you.