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Writs definition

Writs if a writ, execution, attachment or similar process is issued or levied against the property of the Borrower, Petro-Canada or any Designated Subsidiary in connection with any judgment or judgments against the Borrower, Petro-Canada or such Designated Subsidiary (other than in respect of Non-Recourse Debt of the Borrower, Petro-Canada or any Designated Subsidiary or, subject to Section 9.1(n), as a result of any expropriation proceedings commenced by any governmental authority) aggregating in excess of the greater of Cdn. $75,000,000 or the Equivalent Amount in any other currency and 2% of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity based upon Petro-Canada's most recent consolidated financial statements delivered to the Agent pursuant to Section 8.1(n) or 8.1(o), as applicable, and such writ, execution, attachment or similar process is not released, satisfied, discharged, vacated or stayed within thirty (30) days after the Borrower, Petro-Canada or such Designated Subsidiary has notice of its entry, commencement or levy;
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Writs if a writ, execution, attachment or similar process is issued or levied against all or a material portion of the property of any Loan Party in connection with any judgment or judgments against such Loan Party aggregating in excess of the Threshold Amount and such writ, execution, attachment or similar process is not released, satisfied, discharged, vacated or stayed within twenty (20) days after its entry, commencement or levy;
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Writs if a writ, execution, attachment or similar process is issued or levied against any property of the Borrower or any Guaranteeing Subsidiary in connection with any judgment or judgments against the Borrower or any Guaranteeing Subsidiary or in connection with any judgment for non-payment of any Tax, aggregating in excess of Cdn. $5,000,000 and such writs, executions, attachments or similar processes are not released, bonded, satisfied, discharged, vacated or stayed within 30 days after their entry, commencement or levy;
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Examples of Writs in a sentence

  • In sum, “[w]here, as here, a district court retains exclusive jurisdiction over settlement agreements and distribution of settlement funds pursuant to those agreements, it may issue orders necessary to protect the settlement from threats by both parties and non-parties.” Visa Check IV, 2006 WL 1025588, at *4.Injunctions issued under the All Writs Act “stem from very different concerns than those motivating .

  • The proper exercise of judicial authority in this context may have either a procedural basis, under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(d), or an equitable basis, under the All Writs Act.

  • The Supreme Court “has repeatedly recognized the power of a federal court to issue such commands under the All Writs Act as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate and prevent the frustration of orders it has previously issued in its exercise of jurisdiction otherwise obtained.” New York Tel., 434 U.S. at 172.

  • Thus, courts may issue injunctions pursuant to the All Writs Act if doing so would be “necessary or appropriate in aid of their respective jurisdictions and agreeable to the usages and principles of law,” 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), and provided that the terms of the injunction are sufficiently “specific and definite” to apprise the party enjoined of the conduct which is prohibited and that the party enjoined receive notice of the injunction entered against them.

  • Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition, and Other Extraordinary Writs (a) Mandamus or Prohibition to a Court: Petition, Filing, Service, and Docketing.

  • When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.

  • These acts work in conjunction with one another, and the Court finds that an injunction is necessary in aid of the Court’s jurisdiction in order to avoid confusion of the issues and interference with administration of the approved settlement.Under the All Writs Act, federal courts are given the authority to “issue all writs necessary or appropriate in the aid of their jurisdictions and agreeable to the usages and principles of law.” 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a).

  • The Settling Parties ask the Court to issue this injunction pursuant to its authority under the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a) and the Anti-Injunction Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2283.

  • Although the terms of the All Writs Act can be read to allow federal courts to enjoin actions proceeding in state court, that power is tempered by the Anti-Injunction Act.

  • See 17A James Wm. Moore, Moore’s Federal Practice § 121.11 (3d ed.2012) (explaining that the Anti-Injunction Act limits federal courts’ broad authority under the All Writs Act).


More Definitions of Writs

Writs if a writ, execution, attachment or similar process is issued or levied against the property of the Borrower or any Designated Subsidiary in connection with any judgment or judgments against the Borrower or such Designated Subsidiary (other than in respect of Non-Recourse Debt of the Borrower or any Designated Subsidiary or, subject to Section 9.1(n), as a result of any expropriation proceedings commenced by any governmental authority) aggregating in excess of the greater of Cdn. $75,000,000 or the Equivalent Amount in any other currency and 2% of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity based upon the Borrower's most recent consolidated financial statements delivered to the Agent pursuant to Section 8.1(m) or 8.1(n), as applicable, and such writ, execution, attachment or similar process is not released, satisfied, discharged, vacated or stayed within thirty (30) days after the Borrower or such Designated Subsidiary has notice of its entry, commencement or levy;
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Related to Writs

  • Orders means judgments, writs, decrees, compliance agreements, injunctions or orders of any Governmental Entity or arbitrator.

  • Ordinances means the ordinances of the City of Polk City, Iowa, as embodied in this Code of Ordinances, ordinances not repealed by the ordinance adopting this Code of Ordinances, and those enacted hereafter.

  • Judgments means all judgments, decrees, verdicts, decisions or orders issued in resolution of or otherwise in connection with a Claim, whether or not final or subject to appeal, and including all rights of enforcement relating thereto and any and all Proceeds thereof.

  • Anti-Money Laundering Laws means any law or regulation in a U.S. or any non-U.S. jurisdiction regarding money laundering, drug trafficking, terrorist-related activities or other money laundering predicate crimes, including the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970 (otherwise known as the Bank Secrecy Act) and the USA PATRIOT Act.

  • Requirements of Law means, with respect to any Person, any statutes, laws, treaties, rules, regulations, orders, decrees, writs, injunctions or determinations of any arbitrator or court or other Governmental Authority, in each case applicable to or binding upon such Person or any of its property or to which such Person or any of its property is subject.

  • Applicable Laws means the requirements relating to the administration of equity-based awards under U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of any foreign country or jurisdiction where Awards are, or will be, granted under the Plan.

  • Requirements of Laws means any foreign, federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, rules, codes or ordinances enacted, adopted, issued or promulgated by any Governmental Body (including, without limitation, those pertaining to electrical, building, zoning, environmental and occupational safety and health requirements) or common law.

  • Sanctions Laws and Regulations means any sanctions, prohibitions or requirements imposed by any executive order (an “Executive Order”) or by any sanctions program administered by OFAC.

  • Directives means intergovernmental, interagency, or interdepartment administrative or procedural guidelines or instructions which do not affect the rights of, or procedures and practices available to, the public.

  • Environmental, Health or Safety Requirements of Law means all Requirements of Law derived from or relating to foreign, federal, state and local laws or regulations relating to or addressing pollution or protection of the environment, or protection of worker health or safety, including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq., the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq., and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq., in each case including any amendments thereto, any successor statutes, and any regulations or guidance promulgated thereunder, and any state or local equivalent thereof.

  • Applicable Laws and Regulations means all duly promulgated applicable federal, State and local laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, decrees, judgments, directives, or judicial or administrative orders, permits and other duly authorized actions of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the relevant parties, their respective facilities, and/or the respective services they provide.

  • SEBI ICDR Regulations means Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended;

  • Money Laundering Laws has the meaning set forth in Section 3.25.

  • Governmental Regulations means all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Authorities applicable to Seller or the use or operation of the Real Property or the Improvements or any portion thereof.

  • Governmental Order means any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, stipulation, determination or award entered by or with any Governmental Authority.

  • Governmental Actions means any and all consents, approvals, permits, orders, authorizations, waivers, exceptions, variances, exemptions or licenses of, or registrations, declarations or filings with, any Governmental Authority required under any Governmental Rules.

  • Governmental Licenses has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.

  • Anti-Corruption Guidelines means the “Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and XXX Credits and Grants”, dated October 15, 2006.

  • Governmental Permits means all governmental permits, licenses, registrations, certificates of occupancy, approvals and other governmental authorizations.

  • Codes means the following including the latest amendments and/or replacements, if any:

  • Governmental Permit means any license, franchise, permit or other authorization of any Governmental Authority.

  • PPPFA Regulations means the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017 published in terms of the PPPFA.

  • EEA Regulations means the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006.

  • Applicable Anti-Money Laundering Law shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.11.

  • Anti-Money Laundering Law means any and all laws, statutes, regulations or obligatory government orders, decrees, ordinances or rules related to terrorism financing, money laundering, any predicate crime to money laundering or any financial record keeping, including any applicable provision of the Patriot Act and The Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act (also known as the “Bank Secrecy Act,” 31 U.S.C. §§ 5311-5330 and 12 U.S.C. §§ 1818(s), 1820(b) and 1951-1959).

  • Investor Money Regulations means the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48(1)) Investor Money Regulations 2015 for Fund Service Providers;

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