The writ of quare impedit was a possessory writ concerning the presentation to a benefice.

The writ of waste was an action by the reversioner or remainderman against the tenant in possession who had misused the property.

The writ of de ejectione firmae, lay in favor of the tenant for a term of years against anyone who had unlawfully interfered with his possession. The modern writ of ejectment grew out of this writ.