Category: R

a narrow and precise construction of the meaning of a law or legal document. It is the opposite of a literal interpretation. See liberal construction, literal construction.

a request from court trying a case in another state or country. Testimony is asked for from a witness living in the other state.

a trust that is formed by a group of people who are investing money to buy and sell real estate.

an order of the court to try a case again as the real issue in dispute have not been settled.

a term that is applied to land and immovable property on land such as buildings.

a Latin phrase that means simple justice.

the degree of care shown by a person who is responsible and trustworthy.

a report and the response of an officer of the court to a writ or to a process.

a term that means to cancel or reverse a judgement of the court due to a matter about the facts.

the term that is given to the lease that will go into effect when the current lease expires.

See fifth amendment.

a term for recalling a will that has been granted probate that happens as a newer will is found or another substantial cause.

See first publication.

a new trial that is conducted when an issue has been disputed and decided by court but is being re-examined due to an unfair or improper result.

a residuary gift that is of the remains of an estate after all debts and gifts have been given out.

a writ where an officer of the court needs to give a report on his attempts to carry out the process.

a term where the court asks for the permission to introduce some certain evidence.

these are the laws that refer to the older existing laws that make them apply to the new legislation.

a term used to describe a person who acts with common sense, with a good mental capacity who is stable.

a disposition by will of all of a deceased person’s estate that has not been specifically disposed of.