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This term, in a general sense, comprehends all tlie laws which pre- vailed among the Romans, without regard to the time of their origin, including the col- lections of Justinian. In a

In Scotch law. A sale by auction. Bell.

An open unsettled account, as distinguished from a stated and liquidated account. “Running accounts mean mutual accounts and reciprocal demands between the parties, which accounts and demands remain open and unsettled.” Brackenridge

Lat. In maritime law. A rough or rude judgment or decision. A judgment iu admiralty dividing RUTA 1049

An artificial canal dug in the earth; a channel cut in the ground. Wilder v. De Coil. 26 Minn. 17, 1 N. W. 48. The channel for the current that drives a

Sp. A small collection of men or their dwellings; a hamlet. As used, however, in Mexico and in the Spanish law formerly prevailing in California, the term signifies a ranch or large

Comm. 237; Norton v. Shelby County, 118 U. S. 425, 6 Sup. Ct. 1121, 30 L. Ed. 178; Gallup v. Fox, 04 Conn. 401, 30 Atl. 750; Reid v. Field, 83 Va.

Lat. In the matter of; in the case of. A term of frequent use in designating judicial proceedings, in which there is only one party. Thus, “Re Vivian” signifies “In the matter

Discount; reducing the interest of money in consideration of prompt payment. Also a deduction from a stipulated premium on a policy of insurance, in pur- suance of an antecedent contract. Also a

In old English Q law. Fresh suit; fresh pursuit Pursuit of a thief immediately after the discovery of the robbery. 1 Bl. Comm. 297.

A writ to the justices of the common bench for sending a record touching a recognizance, which the recognizor suggests was acknowledged by force and duress; that if it so appear the

Lat. In the canon and civil law. To make a cross-demand upon the actor, or plaintiff. 4 Reeve, Eng. Law, 14, aud note, (r.)

Fr. In French law. Recapture. Emerig. Traite des Assur. c. 12,

In English law. He that has full possession of a parochial church. A rector (or parson) has, for the most part, the whole right to all the ecclesiastical dues in his parish;

In old records. A renter; a tenant Cowell.

In old English law. Those that buy stolen cloth and turn it into some other color or fashion that it may not be rpcogni/.ed. Redubbers.

In contracts. An agreement to submit to arbitration; the act of parties in submitting their controversy to chosen referees or arbitrators. In practice. The act of sending a cause pending in court

An abbreviation of “Reg- istrum Originate,” the register of original writs.

A writ whereby the sovereign gives his assent to the election of a bishop. Reg. Orig. 294.

Lat. In Saxon law. A title sometimes given to the earl or comcs, In old charters. Spelman. REHABERE FACIAS SEISIN AM 1010 RELATION