Horning

Aspect of the moon when increasing, or a uming the crescent form. (Scots Law.) A species of diligence (i. e. proce ) against a debtor. They are writs in the sovereign's name, proceeding on the warrant of a decree of the Court of Se ion, or of the magistracy of boroughs, and of various other inferior authorities; but in these cases a warrant of the Court of Se ion must also be obtained. They direct the debt to be paid within a limited number of days, (according to the nature of the debt.) In default of such payment the debtor incurs the charge of rebellion, and is thereupon liable to caption or arrest. (Termed, also, Letters of Horning .)