Female was an Administratrix. A writ asking what the loss or injury will be. Seen often when settler was planning on erecting a grist mill - to see what damage from water would do to neighbor's land. One who files an appeal. Assault is the attempt to strike.
Battery is the actual strike.
The purchaser of property from the name shown above. If Jones was assignee of Smith, Jones bought from Smith. Taking of persons or property into legal custody by virtue of a writ, summons or other judicial order. Cover made of feathers which is used on a bed. Same as today, asking for another place for a court trial to be held because of inability to get a fair trial.