Definitions of praecipe
a type of writ (=an official document that tells someone to do something or to stop doing something) telling someone to appear in court or explain why they are unable to do so; a written request to a court asking the court to issue a writ (=an official document that tells someone to do something or to stop doing something) and outlining the contents of that writ
Bolus on Tuesday filed what is known as a praecipe for writ of summons against Anthony J. Moses.