In Scotch law, an action of transumpt is an action competent t$ any one having a partial interest in a writf ing, or immediate use for it, tp support bis title or defenses in other actions. It is directed against the custodier of the writing^ calling upon him to exhibit it, in order that a transumpt, i. e., a copy, may be judicially made and delivered to the pursuer. BelL , * »
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
