ad quod damnum
ad quod damnum (ad kwod dam-n[schwa]m). [Latin “to what damage”] Hist. A writ directing the sheriff to inquire of jurors under oath to what damage a grant (as of a fair, market, liberty, or other franchise) would be to various people if the king were to make the grant. • The writ was issuable from the court of chancery. — Also termed writ of ad quod damnum.