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WRIT INSPECT WOMB [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Legal Actions
  • Law of Evidence
  • Family Law (common law)
DEF

A writ for the examination of a woman to determine the question of her pregnancy.

OBS

To inspect the womb. A writ for the summoning of a jury of matrons to determine the question of pregnancy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Actions en justice
  • Droit de la preuve
  • Droit de la famille (common law)
DEF

Bref introduisant la procédure qui vise à faire constater la grossesse d'une personne qui se déclare porteuse d'un enfant.

Spanish

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