formedon

formedon (for-m[schwa]-don). [fr. Latin forma doni “form of the gift”] Hist. A writ of right for claiming entailed property held by another. • A writ of formedon was the highest remedy available to a tenant in tail.

— 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.


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