Category: R

See EVIDENCE.

To state in a written instrument facts connected with its inception, or reasons for its being made. Also to quote or set forth the words or the contents of some other instrument

Precatory, advisory, or directory. Recommendatory words in a will are such as do not express the testator’s command in a peremptory form, but advise, counsel, or suggest that a certain course be

In American practice. A writ to bring up judgments of justices of the peace. Halcombe v. Loudermilk, 48 N. C. 491.

A writ of right, which was of so high a nature that as other writs in real actions were only to recover the possession of the land, etc., in question, this aimed

Lat In the civil law. Rejection of a witness, on the ground of incompetency. Best, Ev. Introd. 60,

In old English law. Heavy fines. Distinguished from misericor- dia, (which see.)

An examination of a witness after a cross-examination, upon matters arising out of such cross-examination. See EXAMINATION.

This term is of too wide and uncertain signification to support a bequest for the building of a “boys’ reformatory.” It includes all places and Institutions in which efforts are made either

A governor or ruler. One who vicariously administers the government of a kingdom, in the name of the king, during the latter’s minority or other disability. A master, governor, director, or superin

A name given to the people of Surrey and Sussex, and on the sea- coasts of Hampshire. Blount.

In pleading. To answer a plaintiff’s replication in an action at law, by some matter of fact.

L. Lat Where a judgment was confessed by cognovit actionem after plea pleaded, aud the plea was withdrawn, it was called a “confession” or “cognovit actionem relict a veri/icatione.” Wharton.

In French law. The release of a debt

A sudden meeting; as opposed to a duel, which is deliberate.

In Spanish law, a judicial proceeding for the partition of property held in common. See Steinbach v. Moore, 30 Cal. 505.

In its general sense, a reply is what the plaintiff, petitioner, or other person who has instituted a proceeding says In answer to the defendant’s case. Sweet. On trial or argument. When

In Scotch law. An action or proceeding intended to convict a witness of perjury, to which the witness must be made a party. Bell.

To abrogate, annul, avoid, or cancel a contract; particularly, nullifying a contract by the act of a party. See Powell v. Linde Co., 29 Misc. Rep. 419, GO N. Y. Supp. 1044

One who has his residence in a place. “Resident” and “inhabitant” are distinguishable in meaning. The word “inhabitant” implies a more fixed and permanent abode than does “resident;” and a resident may