The writ, when awarded by the court, shall be under the seal of the court, shall bear teste of the chief or senior justice who is not a party, and shall be signed by the clerk; when awarded by a justice of the court it shall be under his hand and seal.
RSA 534:9
RS 202:9. CS 215:9. GS 224:9. GL 243:9. PS 239:9. PL 350 :9. RL 406:9.