This section is from the book "Popular Law Library Vol7 Equity Jurisprudence, Trusts, Equity Pleading", by Albert H. Putney. Also available from Amazon: Popular Law-Dictionary.
A bill of certiorari is used for the purpose of removing a suit from an inferior to a superior court, for the purpose of further proceedings in the later court. This form of bill is very rare in America and perhaps obsolete.
 
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