— Also termed writ of formedon. [Cases: Real Actions 4.]
“Called formedon, because the writ comprehended the form of the gift. It was of three kinds, in the descender, in the remainder, and in the reverter.” 1 Alexander M. Burrill, A Law Dictionary and Glossary 650 (2d ed. 1867).
formedon in the descender. A writ of formedon brought by the issue in tail to recover possession of the land.
formedon in the remainder. A writ of formedon brought by a remainderman under a grant or gift in tail to recover possession of the land.
formedon in the reverter. A writ of formedon brought by a reversioner or donor of the grant or gift in tail to recover possession of the land.
