In equity prao-ticc. A writ authorizing the taking Into the ■custody of the law of the real and personal estate (or rents, issues, and profits) of a de-fendant who is in contempt, and holding the same until he shall comply. It is sometimes directed to the sheriff, but more commonly to four commissioners nominated by the com-plalnant. 3 Bl. Comm. 444; Ryan v. Klngs-hery, 88 Ga. 361, 14 S. E. 596
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
