What Were All-Purpose Warrants Referred to in Early Colonial America

question 29

Multiple Choice

What were all-purpose warrants referred to in early colonial America?

• A) Criminal warrants
• B) Star chamber warrants
• C) Writs of assistance
• D) Writs of mandamus

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