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    Writs of assistance were documents which served as a general search warrant, allowing customs officials to enter any ship or building that they suspected for any reason might hold smuggled goods. However, political opposition to the writs ended with the Boston merchants' loss in the Petition of Lechmere.

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    The colonists were concerned and openly opposed the writs of assistance because they believed that the instrument infringed on their rights. The writs were permanent, transferable and the officials were not liable for any damages during the search.

    Likewise, who condemned the writs of assistance? James Otis, Jr.

    Also asked, when did the writs of assistance happen?

    WRITS OF ASSISTANCE were general search warrants issued to the customs officers by the colonial superior courts. They were first issued in Massachusetts in 1751 and remained fairly uncontroversial until 1761, when the old writs expired and customs officers had to apply for new ones to replace them.

    What did British monarchs use writs of assistance for?

    A writ is just another word for a court order. The Writs of Assistance were court orders that enabled British soldiers to carry out searches of Colonial homes and businesses without just cause or specific substantiation. The Writs of Assistance played a major role in the Colonists dissatisfaction with England.

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